Intergrated Grid - Technical Program Manager

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locations
Tualatin, Oregon
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
job requisition id
R6039
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Summary
The Integrated Grid Operations Technical
Program Manager
role is an exciting opportunity to join PGE and our forward learning culture and journey towards a zero-carbon future
!
In this role, a successful candidate will join a highly interactive team that delivers program management for new Grid Operations technologies
.
Specifically, the role will
work
on both technical and business process elements to ensure functionalities for the Advance Integrated Grid technologies are operationalized as a part of program delivery. These programs consist of AMDS
(Advanced Distribution Management System)
advanced applications, OMS
(Outage Management System)
enhanced functionalities,
VPP (
Virtual Power Plant
)
program
(s)
implementation
.
This is not the full suite of Integrated Grid programs, just a sample set for a potential candidate to understand the exciting programs they will be working on!
As a Technical
Program Manager
, you will:
Be an integral part of the Integrated Grid Programs team,
utilizing
program management
skills to
lead
the
initiation,
design
,
testing and closure phases of Integrated Grid Programs.
Leverage communication skills to ensure cross functional technical and business requirements for program needs are documented and
validated
with stakeholders and program benefactors.
Require expanded professional-level knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents continue to
acquire
higher-level knowledge and
skills
Expand on high-level knowledge of the company,
processes
and customers
in order to enhance the effectiveness of the programs in the Integrated Grid department.
Career Level Summary
Technical Program Manager 7097
Grade 7
Career Level: P3
Career: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or
services
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing
solutions
Works independently; receives minimal
guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Key
Responsibilities
Project Consultation and Planning
Responsible for leading a single moderate-sized project or for multiple minor projects.
Types include, but are not limited to,
Utility scale
operational technologies,
business systems or process improvement, department reorganizations and strategy implementation, training, feasibility studies and pilots.
Consults with operations managers to ensure strategic alignment, cost effectiveness and mitigation of negative operational and/or customer service impacts of business initiatives and projects; works with project sponsor to develop
objectives
and scope;
assists
in or develops business case/justification.
Develops project plan(s) including work breakdown structure, schedule and cost baselines, dependencies and project roles and resource requirements;
identifies
project risks and mitigation strategies; partners and strategizes with Supply Chain, Legal, IT,
Fleet
and project sponsor on vendor contract negotiations.
Strategy and Team Leadership
Leads a project team or one major team in completing a project. Provides staff leadership to team members;
facilitates
team meetings; cultivates and reinforces group values,
norms
and behaviors; provides guidance and motivation to team on performance and productivity issues; ensures compliance with established project management methodologies and standards; takes corrective action as needed.
Project Controls
Establishes and maintains formal controls to manage and
monitor
project budget, scope, quality,
schedule
and risks to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and effectively. Negotiates necessary project changes with project sponsor. Maintains,
adjusts
and updates project plans as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement
Develops communication plans and strategies; provides
timely
,
accurate
communication of project plans and status to stakeholders.
Process Improvement
Leads and/or
facilitates
business process improvement activities;
assists
managers and subject matter experts to
identify
, understand and improve or revise processes,
practices
and policies;
assists
managers in
establishing
process controls
in order to
measure baseline and post-improvement performance to
monitor
success of improvement initiatives.
Project Reporting and Documentation
Follows program governance to ensure all project documents are catalogued and archived in a secure and efficient manner; documents and files all “lessons learned” along with all project artifacts.
Internal Collaboration
Partners with program managers and project managers to improve overall organizational competencies in project and program management; collaborates with program/project manager peer group to continually improve.
External Relationships
Occasionally partners and
participates
with customers and/or other utilities to strengthen and create opportunities to share best practices.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Certifications
Education
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, communications or fire science or other related field or equivalent experience. ABET-accredited engineering program or program accredited by an equivalent agency
is preferred.
Experience
Typically five or more years in related field.
Certifications, Licenses and Training
PE and/or PMP certification preferred.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Intermediate knowledge of how transmission and distribution grids
operate
, including knowledge of the asset types within the grid being
operated
.
Intermediate knowledge of Utility Scale Operational Technologies such an Energy Management System (EMS) and Distribution Management System (DMS)
Intermediate knowledge of project management science,
methodologies,
and standards.
Intermediate knowledge of and ability to integrate project management knowledge areas, including project scope, quality, time, cost, communication, procurement, human
resources
and risk management.
Intermediate
knowledge of and skill in using software applications such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel spreadsheets and graphing, Access, Visio,
Maximo
and Power Plant.
Intermediate knowledge of Project Profile system and PGE email system.
Intermediate knowledge of business process reengineering and continuous improvement methods and concepts.
Intermediate knowledge of systems thinking concepts and principles.
Intermediate
knowledge of group problem-solving methods and techniques, including problem analysis, nominal group and brainstorming techniques and consensus building.
Intermediate listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from another’s perspective.
Intermediate skills in writing technical and business requirements.
Advanced communication skills, both written and oral, including negotiation,
persuasion
and presentation skills.
General Competencies:
Working consulting skills
Intermediate decision-making skills
Intermediate enterprise/business awareness skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate organization and prioritization skills
Intermediate
presentation/facilitation
skills
Intermediate team-building skills
Intermediate written and oral communication skills
Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands
Cognitive Level:
Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information,
establish
facts
and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).
Cognitive:
Ability to adhere to set response times,
deadlines
and time-sensitive
tasks
Ability to follow accuracy
standards
Ability to follow through on decision-making
tasks
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team
environment
Ability to communicate and problem solve when under
stress
Ability to respond and adapt to frequent
change
Ability to accept and
demonstrate
self-awareness when provided constructive
feedback
Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of
improvement
Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or
tasks
Ability to successfully collaborate with peers,
managers
and others within the
organization
Demonstrates sound
memory
Ability to process
new information
to be applied consistently to work
tasks
Schedule/Attendance
:
Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch
schedule
Ability to work long
hours
Ability to work a variable
schedule
Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement
weather
Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time
attendance
Ability to work shift
schedule
Ability to work on-call
schedule
Physical Capabilities:
Driving/travel/commute:
Daily within service territory - Frequently
(at least once a week or more)
Overnight inside/outside the service territory
:
Occasionally
(one to two times a month or less)
Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
Lifting/pushing/pulling
:
Up to 10
lb
Carrying
:
Up to 10
lb
Environment- Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):
Office
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PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.
Compensation Range:$96,300.00 - $160,500.00In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and educationPGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here .Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting
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