Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
The APS Project Manager II/III/IV- T&D Construction leads and manages all phases of assigned business unit, cross-functional or enterprise-wide projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Manages multiple projects typically lasting one (1) or more years, with project teams of more than ten (10) people, and involving multiple internal departments and/or external stakeholders. Manages project resources across one (1) to two (2) business units with project budgets typically between $2,000,000 to $25,000,000 and project scopes identified as high complexity as defined within the APS Project Complexity guidelines. Develops comprehensive execution plans. Communicates status updates and results to senior executives, enterprise-wide stakeholders and, at times, external stakeholders.
Project Manager II
Project Manager III
Project Manager IV
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications: Experience managing multiple medium to large scale projects simultaneously. Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies. Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required. Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results. Experience in directing multi-discipline teams. Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills. Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.
1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).
2) Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders. Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval.
3) Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting. Negotiates to obtain team members and resources.
4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
5) Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.
6) Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
7) Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
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This position requires employees to work at the (Location), with some flexibility. Flexibility will be determined with the hired employee and leadership.