Project Manager II - Renewables

Minneapolis, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Ensure alignment of financial and operational goals between projects and the business unit.
Ensure availability or seek out adequate resources for projects. Essential
Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking.
Facilitate RFP and contract management processes.
Review actuals versus planned budget throughout project life cycle to identify variances and recommend corrective action.
Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation.
Develop solution design that defines the entire project scope, and secure all required internal/external approvals.
Ensure coordination with other initiatives, assuring dependencies are identified and addressed.
Define deliverables and required delivery dates; develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates.
Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans.
Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment.
Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements.
Develop and adapt a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost.
Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle and create mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation. Minimum

experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility
experience preferred. BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience 5-7 years'
experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others, informal leadership
Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to interpret/apply ongoing changes Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology.
Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment Vendor/contract management experience preferred.

Non-Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97,600.00 to $138,600.00 per year This position is eligible for the following
benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition

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Project Manager II - Renewables Position Summary Standard Operations Position, Project Manager II - Renewables focused.
Provide end-to-end project management, leadership and coordination for large complex projects or as a part of a transformational project work stream with responsibility for project scope, schedule, cost and risk management.
Provide work team direction to achieve approved project scope, develop strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation.
Responsibilities Financial Management: Function as project controller.
requirements gathering and planning process for approved projects while engaging all key stakeholders.
Project Management: Independently manage detailed project plans to approved scope and provide cross-functional tracking as needed.
Resource Management: Manage resources, both internal and external.
Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced project team members.
Scope & Risk Management: Manage scope change request process for project.