Project Manager

Actalent is seeking an experienced Project Manager with electric utility experience to join a local Tampa utility's Energy Delivery Project Management team, supporting Distribution, Transmission, and Substation projects. This individual will plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion and work cross-functionally and collaboratively with business and technical team members- both within and outside of the business unit, to receive input from and provide updates to affected stakeholders. This role involves long-term strategic planning and short-term capital project plans to meet strategic and operational objectives.

ResponsibilitiesWork cross-functionally to receive input and provide updates to stakeholders.Manage and participate in long-term strategic planning and short-term capital project plans.Participate in project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management.Assist in the development of project plans to define and sequence activities, estimate tasks and dependencies, and build the comprehensive plan to achieve project objectives.Facilitate the execution of the project plan, continually monitor progress, identify and manage execution risks, and drive issue resolution.Manage and forecast internal resources, time tracking, and capabilities needed to deliver on goals and initiatives.Ensure accuracy of project charges and internal time reporting, report variances, and provide financial forecasts.Monitor project budgets, create budget forecasts, and perform variance analyses.Manage contractor and consultant/vendor payment scheduling, payment validation, and processing.Communicate general understanding of core business processes of the customer service cycle and develop documentation of process, system, and data flows as appropriate.Demonstrate strong customer experience business acumen in the leadership of projects and initiatives.Anticipate, meet, and exceed customer expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively, making customer issues a priority.Build flexible plans to accommodate a shift in priorities if customer issues or production business support is required.Represent the Customer Experience team on projects and initiatives, working across various corporate entities and affiliates.Essential SkillsProject management experience in the electric utility industry.Pre-construction project management required.Experience in Engineering, Construction management, Project coordination, Primavera, MS Project, estimation, cost control, project controls, distribution, transmission line, and substation construction.Proficient knowledge of project management and portfolio analyses.Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize complex projects.Strong collaboration qualities, including excellent oral and written communication skills and team-building skills.Strong relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization.Proficient use of MS Project and advanced Excel knowledge.QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, MIS, Engineering, or associated discipline from an accredited institution (In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, additional years of experience may be considered).Minimum of 2 years of professional-level experience managing complex projects or programs.

Preferences

Experience managing complex projects or programs in Customer Service business processes at a regulated utility.Project Management Professional certification.Project Management knowledge in a Customer Experience utility environment.Knowledge of Agile project management and Agile project delivery methods.Ability to work within P6 scheduling software.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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