Project Management Expert I

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Management Expert I at an expert level to lead and manage complex consulting projects across multiple domains. The Senior Consulting Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project execution, ensuring that deliverables meet the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. This role requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and advanced project management skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver results that drive business success.

Location: Hybrid (see below), downtown Pittsburgh, PA

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage multiple high-profile and complex consulting projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement project strategies that align with client objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership to define project goals, scope, and resource requirements.
• Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and motivate project teams, ensuring high performance and successful collaboration. Facilitate cross-functional communication and problem-solving.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, issues, and roadblocks in project delivery. Develop risk mitigation strategies and escalate issues as needed to senior management.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the development and delivery of project deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations. Conduct regular quality reviews and refine processes for continuous improvement.
• Budget & Financial Management: Manage project budgets and resources efficiently. Monitor expenses and ensure that projects are completed within financial constraints. Provide detailed financial reports and updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Lead the change management process, guiding clients through organizational and operational transitions related to the project, ensuring smooth implementation of new processes or systems.
• Thought Leadership & Best Practices: Contribute to the development of consulting methodologies, tools, and best practices. Stay current on industry trends and provide expertise to both internal teams and clients.
• Program and Process Improvement: Lead and develop a best in class lessons learned program, project peer review process, scope of work challenge sessions, and other programs suggested by industry experts

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, construction management or other applicable discipline. Demonstrated ability to organize and lead others. 12+ years project management experience; preference in electric utility or other regulated environment construction; or a commensurate combination of education / experience is required.
• Required: PMP Certification
• Proven expertise in managing projects from inception to completion, particularly in high-stakes and high-visibility environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams, as well as manage relationships with senior executives.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), tools, and frameworks.
• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to various stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation for large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts, mitigate risks, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Preferred Skills:

• Consulting experience in specific industries (e.g., healthcare, finance, technology, etc.)
• Advanced certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, or Lean Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Primavera, Procore, etc.).
• Ability to drive process improvements and innovate within consulting practices.

Skills and Abilities Utilized in this Role Include:

• Must have a strong commitment to safety and be able to act in a leadership role in this area. Ability to perform job duties while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to understand and work within NERC/FERC standards.
• Ability to follow stringent security rules, regulations and protocols. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to understand MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Ability to analyze and develop strategies to efficiently schedule projects. Must be comfortable with change and complexity in dynamic environments. Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and manage the work of others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to present in a professional manner and represent the company image. Strong contract administration and change control skills. Strong negotiating skills.

Why you'll love working here: We live by our values!

• We aresafeabove all else. We must keep ourselves, each other, our customers and communities safe.
• We are guided by our commitment tointegrityand never compromising on ethics.
• We aredependable,collaborative and steady; we are a trusted partner to all.
• We believe inequityand equal access to work, resources and opportunities are critical elements of a clean energy future for all.
• We are ingrained in ourcommunity; we work where we live and are committed to serving our vibrant, diverse communities.

Scope

Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs, reporting along with the proactive improvement of process and workflows for the larger group. Confidently manages one's own time and work flow and prioritizes work effectively. Responsibilities are both operational and strategic in nature. Daily work is typically complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Has well established capabilities, acts as a resource to less experienced staff and peers on complex issues which require subject matter expertise.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.In this role customer site visits may require you to visit a site on a non -office day.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company.Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

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