Utility Power System Program Manager

Location:

Tempe, AZ, US

Date: Nov 27, 2024

**Requisition ID** : 18094

**Join us in building a better future for Arizona!**

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

**Why Work at SRP**

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

+ Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)

+ 401(k) plan with employer matching

+ Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance

+ Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)

+ Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance

+ Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)

+ Short and long-term disability plans

+ Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs

+ 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

**Summary**

Directly responsible for managing the planning, siting, design, engineering, procurement, construction, and testing and commissioning activities on high-value, high-visibility, multi-year and/or schedule-constrained electric utility generation, substation or transmission line infrastructure projects typically ranging from 12kV to 500 kV with budgets typically greater than $250,000,000. Organize and lead large, cross-functional, multidisciplinary project teams which may include other program/project managers, technical subject matter experts, and construction trades. Serves as the single point of contact with outside entities and key customers, and the subject matter expert for project/program development including siting/permitting efforts, and/or implementation of power system facilities as assigned. Oversees and monitors development of detailed project work plans, schedules, cost estimates, resource plans, and status reports and risk assessments. Reports program/project progress and updates to project team, executive leadership, external entities, and other stakeholders as applicable, to ensure project objectives and milestones are achieved.

**What You'll Do**

+ Plans and successfully executes major power system infrastructure programs/projects which may be interrelated, and may consist of new generation, substation or transmission line assets.

+ Develops and presents comprehensive programs/projects plans to project team, leadership, external entities, and other stakeholders as required. Obtains all necessary stakeholder support and executive leadership approvals.

+ Organizes, oversees, and leads programs/projects planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting.

+ Manages, oversees, and coordinates all aspects of programs/projects activities supported by a multidisciplinary, matrix team of internal and external resources planning, siting/permitting, designing/engineering, procuring, constructing, and testing and commissioning program/project facilities. On some projects, the work may include integrating vendor tasks into the project plans and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables.

+ Represents SRP to outside agencies impacted by project assignments/activities. Serves as the single point of contact to external customers when applicable.

+ Leads obtainment of federal, state and local program/project permits as required which may include Certificates of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) from the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and federal permits associated with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Oversight efforts may include assessment of routes/alternatives/challenges, public outreach initiatives and stakeholder workshops, preparation of technical reports and applications, written and verbal conveyance and presentation of complex technical information and expert testimony to the public and regulators, and implementation and reporting of permit conditions to governing bodies.

+ Leads development of study reports, scoping, cost estimates, schedules, material lists, constructability plans, electrical outage requirements, request for proposals, specifications, contract documents, and customer and municipality agreements.

+ Manages the procurement of materials and contracted services including consultants, long lead-time equipment, and construction contracts with responsibility over high-level negotiations and direct recommendation of award. Develops and negotiates agreements with outside entities including municipalities and customers.

+ Monitors and reports schedule, budget, and resourcing performance. Identifies and resolves risks/obstacles to completing projects on time and within budget. Ensures deliverables adhere to SRP’s quality criteria and safety values.

+ Communicates status updates and results as work is completed to teams, leadership, external entities, and other stakeholders as required.

+ Collaborates with project management personnel, business partners and peers to develop Project Management Office (PMO) tools, templates, processes, workflows, procedures and policies.

+ Mentors, trains, and advises less senior project management staff including contracted personnel, to enhance skills and help execute projects.

**What It Takes To Succeed**

+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

+ Extensive understanding of program/project management processes, principles, and methodologies.

+ Experience project managing design, procurement and/or construction activities for electrical utility facilities.

+ Excellent people management, negotiation, and oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.

+ Experience preferred preparing state utility commission siting applications and federal siting applications under NEPA.

**Experience**

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in related field.

**Education**

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.

**Hybrid Workplace**

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

**Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement**

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

**Equal Opportunity Employer Statement**

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

**Work Authorization**

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

**Nearest Major Market:** Phoenix