Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's leading energy provider!

At Exelon, our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are a Fortune 200 company united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are empowered to evolve and advance their careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come, stay and grow -- whether that's in the role and path they start in or in new and exciting career opportunities across our business. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, opportunities for career path changes, and health and retirement benefits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Lead the Project Management Office reporting to the Vice President of Customer Operations.  Develop and implement reporting mechanisms to ensure the successful execution of Customer and Information Technology Projects as well as key Organizational initiatives.  Leads project teams through business case / capital approval process, development and execution of project plans and project closeout.  Manage and control active issues, actions, and decisions for PECO Customer Operations Vice President. Design and develop executive level deliverables including performance scorecards and presentations. Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects across Customer Operations including new technology/customer programs, and organizational initiatives. (20%)
• Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%)
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)
• Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (20%)
• Manage and control active issues, actions and decisions for PECO Customer Operations Vice President.  (15%)
• Design and develop executive level deliverables including performance scorecards and presentations.   (15%)
• Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, line managers, and interfacing organizations.  (10%)
• Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities. 5%

JOB SCOPE

The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks may include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, requirements engineering, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies, project quality assurance, and change management. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Utility's largest customers, and governmental and regulatory officials.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• For construction project management: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and 5 - 8 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 9 � 12 years of relevant project management or related experience; For non-construction project management: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field and 5 - 8 years relevant project management or related experience, OR High School Diploma and 9 � 12 years of relevant project management or related experience
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)
• Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects
• Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment
• Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Valid driver's license and access to an automobile

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Utility design/planning/construction or Information Technology experience)