project manager Folsom, CA
Job description
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.
As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.
The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of its employees, and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a hybrid or fully remote work capacity,
Relocation assistance is available.
Under the general direction of the manager, develops plans and leads projects related to corporate initiatives. Provides guidance in terms of “Best Practices in Project Management” for the execution of all enterprise projects. Provides timely development and communication of work plans, actions and results that align with corporate goals and objectives. May oversee and manage all aspects of the project lifecycle for large or cross-departmental level projects.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Manages all aspects of assigned projects including development of scope, requirements, work breakdown structures, resources, schedules, budget, risk, and communications to promote timely, cost and quality controlled delivery of products and services of ISO's core business functions.
- Identifies necessary management structures for projects, and secures the management involvement required. Ensures proper project chartering and project execution approach. Estimates project costs, develops business case, and manages the budget, including related scope control. Oversees any external resources contracted to the project. Identifies, prioritizes and works to mitigate project risks throughout the life of the project.
- Develops, communicates and provides guidance on policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure consistent project management methods across the organization.
- Develops and manages effective corporate measurements, tracking and reporting processes to support and enhance company's ability to perform its core functions and meet corporate objectives.
- Develops and oversees maintenance of essential corporate reference and communication materials to keep all employees informed of corporate positions on major issues, and to ensure corporation speaks with a common voice and provides consistent information to management.
- Supports management in leading project prioritization and reporting meetings to foster improved operational and strategic decision-making.
- Provides guidance to employees in the execution of project work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of development work efforts. Socializes “best practices” in Project Management across the organization.
Level of Education and Discipline:
A Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS) or equivalent eduation, training or experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Business, Project Management or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Amount of Experience:
Equivalent years of education and training, plus five (5) or more years of related experience.
Certifications:
Project Management Certification desirable.
Type of Experience:
Demonstrated experience in project management of small and large projects. Proven project management track record of high-visibility projects. Business analysis, planning experience and proposal development. Experience working in an environment with well-defined SDLC and processes/procedures such as CMMI, ITIL, etc. Utility, municipality, or ISO industry experience highly desirable.
Additional Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgement and decision making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self-starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and agressive expectations. Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project server version and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Ability to effectively communicate complex materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.
Additional Information
The pay range for the Project Manager is $105,000 - $175,000 annually.
We will also consider a Sr Project Manager. The pay range for this level is $122,475 - 203,750 annually.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
