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FirstEnergy · 1 day ago

Portfolio Development Project Manager - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

FirstEnergy is a forward-thinking electric utility dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Portfolio Development Project Manager will oversee the strategic development and management of the transmission capital portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritized and delivered on time and within budget.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy EfficiencyInformation Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Strategic development and balancing of the capital portfolio (10-year portfolio) and providing oversight by performing financial analysis, resource evaluations, and ad-hoc support as necessary

Assisting in the development of detailed project scopes for all of the FirstEnergy Transmission portfolio of projects

Support comprehensive review plans at specific asset locations and promote projects into the overall capital portfolio plan

Initiating, recommending, and assisting in the development of the capital portfolio for reliability, operational, and condition related projects. Supporting the project prioritization and presentation efforts of the Transmission portfolio of projects

Performing strategic research data mining, and analytics to support Portfolio analysis and reporting

Supporting the preparation and development of strategic content and messaging for internal and external audiences , including presentation development for senior leadership

Interfacing with stakeholders to coordinate efforts to meet overall portfolio goals and supporting budgeting/forecasting and rates filing timelines

Providing excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis, and reporting

Managing the current year portfolio and the emergent projects entering the portfolio

Maintaining relative priority of projects to accommodate off-budget cycle requests

Demonstrating a questioning attitude while also maintaining complete commitment to the overall success of the team

Qualification

Financial AnalysisResource PlanningProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeQlikview/PowerBIConstruction DocumentationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related field is required. In lieu of degree, consideration may be given to applicants having 7 years related experience or 5 years transmission or distribution utility experience

Minimum of 3 years' related experience required

Related experience includes project organization, engineering, finance, construction, project management, planning or project controls

Strong project management abilities with exceptional time management skills are required. Candidate needs the demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical ability are required

Minimum of 3 (three) years of Project Management experience is required

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word is required

Knowledge of Qlikview/PowerBI reporting and SAP data mining is required

Basic researching skills required

Exceptionally strong communication skills is required

Desire to continue to learn and grow, work across FirstEnergy, and deliver results is required

Ability to deliver high quality and accurate work within established deadlines is required

Self-motivated, self-starter, customer focused, and results oriented

Preferred

Experience with a project management tool such as Primavera, MS Project, etc. with related Scheduling / Resource Planning expertise is a plus

Detailed Project Controls experience is a plus

Understanding of construction timing and construction documentation

Demonstrated abilities of effective analytical and reasoning capabilities. Refined oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively structure and confidently present information to peers and leadership

Benefits

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation

Company-sponsored pension plan

401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution

A choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs

Skills development training with tuition reimbursement

Company

FirstEnergy

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We are a forward-thinking electric utility centered on integrity, powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

Founded in 1997

Akron, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees