PPL Corporation · 4 hours ago
Assoc. PM/Project Leader/Project Manager
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPPL Corporation is a major utility provider in Pennsylvania, delivering reliable electricity to over 1.4 million customers. The Associate Project Manager is accountable for managing small to medium projects, ensuring successful delivery and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of projects that include:
Small maintenance activities (Including but not limited to relay maintenance or equipment upgrades)
Repetitive routine program type projects (i.e small pole replacement, insulator replacements, equipment monitoring, or similar)
Complexity from low to medium (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) duration from several months to several years
Assists project leaders and project managers in tasks such as project forecasting, budget analysis, scheduling tracking of project activities, material management, outage coordinate, project meeting minutes
Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the resources provided based on project requirements
Maintains communication with management to escalate risk and ensure smooth running of all assigned tasks and projects. Advise leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects. Establish and nurture positive relationships with and customer organizations
Responsible for the development, execution, and ongoing maintenance of the project management plan for each assigned project. This includes scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity
Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project life cycle (planning, detailed design, construction bidding, construction execution, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio, which include:
Effectively applies PPL PM methodology and enforces project standards
Develop and manage the project communication plan
Managing/facilitating team deliverables delivery (conception design, constructability walkdown, design package, contractor contracts, etc.)
Manages project to completed requirements for "gated project review" ensuring reviews are completed in accordance with all procedures
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Responsible for project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by PPL EU management
Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends, and project variances, and coordinates corrective action
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. Accurately forecasts project cost to complete. Manages cash flows and final project cost, variances, and corrective actions
Responsible for the management of project contracts including bid process (working with the Contract Management team), identify upcoming contract obligations, develop dispute resolution options, and assist in contract final closure. Oversight on the invoice/payment process and updates/ Q/A to the financial systems
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects. This includes: Establishing the project plan – scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies. Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action
Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost
Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary. Represent PPL Electric
Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity
Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout. Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators. Manage the trade-off between scope, schedule, quality and cost
Manage change through all phases of a project. Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget
Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders. Track and reports progress. Document obstacles, delays and claims
Participate in contracting decisions. Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure
Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Plans and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office and assigned project management teams. Experience managing project budgets up to $250M, with complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement), duration from several months to several years
Guarantees that the contractor services and deliverables are the proper quality and obtained in a timely manner to support the terms of the Reviews solicitations and prepares responses for proposals, bids and contract modifications
Manages and monitors contractor performance and output
Manages prompt resolution of contractor issues and change order submittals, including analyzing claims and disputes, and subsequently consults with management to resolve/negotiate claims and disputes associated with contracts
Responsible for contract administration and change order management of assigned contracts
Maintains communication with upper management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all assigned projects. Advise leadership about the project portfolio, status, budget, and resource planning for delivering strategic business projects. Establish and nurture positive relationships with customer organizations
Responsible for the development, execution and ongoing maintenance of the project management plan for each assigned project. This includes scope, schedule, cost, quality, communication, resource, issues, risks, change control and contractor management plans. Level of detail is driven by project size and complexity
Responsible for all project management activities for assigned portfolio throughout the project life cycle (planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations) on assigned project portfolio
Effectively applies PPL PM methodology and enforces project standards
Project team identification and ongoing management
Develop and manage the project communication plan
Managing/facilitating team deliverables such as design package, contractor contracts, and other applicable project deliverables
Manages "gate" reviews and quality assurance procedures
Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
Responsible to ensure project changes (scope, budget, and schedule) are managed through the project governance structure that has been implemented by PPL EU management
Proactively identify risk and mitigation plans, monitor project status, recognize negative trends and project variances, and coordinates corrective action
Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. Accurately forecasts project cost to complete
Manages cash flows and final project cost, variances, and corrective actions
Oversight of contractor invoices pertaining to projects in assigned portfolio, including the verification of compliance with established PPL invoice and accrual processes, and timely resolution of any identified
Has experience in Project Management and is able to lead in the coaching and mentoring of team members to help them achieve individual expectations and deliverables. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to and lead change, and coach others in the acceptance and support of
Support the development and maintenance of Project Management support policies, standards and procedures necessary to produce the deliverables from the team and to work effectively with the other teams. Assumes a leadership role in educating the business and technical community on Project management processes and areas of expertise
Take ownership and delivery responsibility for special projects and company initiatives. Provide ongoing reconciliation between long-term goals and short-term actions. Initiates and implements new technologies, methodologies, process and procedures that will support PPL's long- and short-term
All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive
May be assigned an Electric Utilities emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics, construction management or related discipline OR a minimum of 2-3 years of project management, engineering or utility related experience
Ability to prioritize work assignments with flexibility to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to a changing environment
Communication skills and ability facilitate verbally and written communication to successfully execute tasks within a team environment along with
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with employees and management at all levels both within PPL and outside companies
Ability to track costs and working within budget and cost controls
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Mathematics or Science
3 to 5 years of experience involving project management, construction management, project controls, budgeting or team leadership
Budget, cost control, reporting and communication skills
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline
Minimum of 4 years in positions with project management, contract management, and/or construction management responsibilities
Experience in project budgeting, project cost control, project scheduling, and project reporting
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
Familiarity with electric utilities equipment and processes
Knowledge of construction methods and field experience
Customer interface experience
Strong written, oral, presentation and organizational skills
Demonstrated initiative and leadership Skills
Skills in critical path risk assessment and tools
Engineering economics skills
Skills in schedule and cost risk assessment and management
Project management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute
Credentials or other Project Management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute
Strong written, oral and presentation skills
Demonstrated initiative and leadership skills
Engineering economics skills
Critical path methodology knowledge
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.29BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-11-19Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2024-09-12Grant· $72M
2024-02-02Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Vincent Sorgi
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dean A. Del Vecchio
EVP Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
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