Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ameren Transmission is dedicated to planning, constructing and safely operating over 8,000 transmission miles across a variety of energy markets. The Project Manager leads small-large size projects with overall accountability for scope, budget and schedule with moderate levels of complexity and risk.
Responsibilities
- Obtains complete project scope definition and communicates scope to team members
- Manages the scope, budget, and schedule of small to medium size and/or moderately complex projects; and delivers projects on time and within budget constraints
- Leads the project team in the planning and organization of project logistics, problem solving and processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement and successful project delivery
- Develops/manages project budget, and reviews and approves invoices, vendor proposals, and scope revisions. Develops project forecasts and revises project budgets and forecasts as necessary
- Applies organization and leadership skills to ensure internal and external resources work together to meet project objectives
- Manages stakeholder expectations for project delivery, facilitates transparency and adaptation, and communicates how projects drive value for the business
- Leads the project team in the development of contracting strategies that maximize value to Ameren's customers
- Proactively manages contracts to ensure that vendors/suppliers uphold the terms of the contract
- Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; and change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; mentors team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management
- Demonstrates ability to lead, coach and guide others on project activities
Skills
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
- Two or more years of relevant experience in project management including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required
- Working-level understanding of Project Management techniques and skills
- Solid understanding of: Project Management tools e.g., Primavera, Primavera Analytics, Maximo, PowerPlan, Oracle BI, Unifier, etc.; change management strategies and principles; project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns/underruns; resources planning; how vendors are chosen, motivated and managed; cost controls and project analytics; schedule development, management and schedule controls; project risks and risk management strategies; contract types and contracting strategy; details of project lifecycle and internal processes that facilitate the project lifecycle; stakeholder identification and management; project accounting and cost management; scope development, business justification and project benefits
- Although an engineering degree is not required, the individual is expected to develop a sufficient technical understanding of the work; essential to managing technical projects and establishing credibility with the overall team that this individual will be leading
Benefits
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave
- Annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance
Company Overview
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