Manager, Project Management – Power

Role Overview

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports retention, connectivity, and engagement
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff through training, career development discussions and growth opportunities
• Provide direction and leadership to Project Management Supervisors, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators in alignment with department and organizational performance goals.
• Monitor and approve team budgets, including revenue, profitability, and indirect expenses (training, recognition, events, etc.)
• Oversee workforce planning and resource forecasting across your team to ensure proper staffing alignment with business needs.
• Lead regular team and 1:1 meetings, quarterly reviews, and performance evaluations, including merit, bonus, and promotion decisions
• Serve as the point of contact for escalating complex team issues, managing conflicts, and facilitating communication between team members.
• Champion the use of Ulteig project management tools, standards, and industry best practices
• Promote continuous improvement by sharing and implementing lessons learned across teams
• Ensure compliance with Ulteig’s governance policies and procedures
• Support complex and large portfolio of programs as a senior leader of project execution
• Provide portfolio management oversight
• Manage our largest and most complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation through close-out including engineering, field services, procurement, and construction management scopes for the Power Lifeline Sector
• Coordinate matrixed execution teams to ensure resources are focused on the right activity at the right time to meet project schedules
• Lead project meetings, progress reviews, and problem-solving sessions, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and effectively
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards, contract requirements, and client expectations
• Develop and implement detailed project plans, including risk management and mitigation strategies
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and budget objectives
• Invest in continuous improvement activities and initiatives for the department and company, driving effective and efficient project execution
• Collaborate with various functions across the organization in the effective implementation and execution of Project Management processes
• Drive digital transformation by promoting innovative tools, data-driven insights, and technology adoption to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of project experience, with significant experience in managing engineering projects, power industry experience highly preferred
• Technical engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand and coordinate solutions for complex engineering challenges required
• PE, PMP, CCM or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in leading, managing, and developing other Project Management Professionals preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams, including project and program managers, engineering, operations, and subconsultants
• Must be analytical, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining a positive, enthusiastic and collaborative attitude
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, staff, and leadership
• Excellent presentation and verbal/written communications skills
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Planview Adaptive Work), with advanced understanding and experience of scheduling and cost planning
• Ability to travel (25%) to engage with team members, clients, and/or for team, department, or company level events
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the US.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture