CenterPoint Energy · 2 hours ago
Project Manager, Distribution Programs & Work Bundling
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCenterPoint Energy is a long-established utility company committed to delivering electricity and natural gas reliably. The Project Manager will lead the planning and execution of Electric Distribution work bundles to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency while managing the entire lifecycle of projects to ensure compliance and budget adherence.
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Responsibilities
Identify and group Electric Distribution work that can be designed and executed together to improve efficiency
Become subject matter expert for specific proactive programs
Sequence work based on materials, crews, outages, permitting needs, and seasonal constraints
Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of each work bundle with clear ownership, accountability, and schedule tracking
Monitor design, permitting, materials readiness, contractor scheduling, outage planning, customer notifications, field execution, and closeout
Monitor progress against milestone plans and resolve issues that threaten timelines or scope
Manage risks, issues, and changes to plan, includes assessing impacts, proposing options, and driving leadership / cross-functional alignment where needed
Track financial performance and assist with accruing monthly costs
Maintain strong contractor and internal team relationships
Provide concise, timely communication to stakeholders and leadership
Analyze data from SAP and Business Warehouse to identify trends, support forecasting, and improve planning accuracy
Maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and visualizations for budgets, milestones, and program performance
Support development and improvement of processes, procedures, and best practices
Conduct lessons‑learned reviews and integrate improvements into future work
Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Lead or participate in additional projects as assigned and traveling to job sites, contractor locations, and industry events as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, supply chain, or a related business or technical field
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five years of experience in the electric utility industry or in project management may be substituted
Requires a minimum of 5 years experience in the electric operations, finance, and/or project management
Benefits
Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
Company
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.65B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-27Post Ipo Equity· $800M
Leadership Team
Jason Wells
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Foster
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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