Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

***This is a hybrid position in The Woodlands, TX. Relocation assistance and sponsorship will not be provided.***

 

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

The Project Management Manager position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to System Planning Organization’s (SPO) team of Project Managers and Analysts who will manage from beginning to end, the design, development and execution of long-term procurement efforts for utility scale, long-term capacity and energy resources designed to optimize generation and/or load asset investments.  This includes leadership and guidance to support the integration of a diverse portfolio that ensures traditional and renewable asset optimization which considers current market conditions, market contractual terms, corporate risk policy, as well as operating company regulatory strategy. This position must manage both internal and external relationships to optimize resources to support the team and provide transaction support from selection through execution of RFP resources or unsolicited offers.     

 

This position is also responsible for annual business plan deliverables, capital prioritization, capital cost tracking by project, monthly capital coordination with finance, transaction management reporting, Investor relations reporting, and other strategic projects requiring project management leadership and guidance throughout the SPO requiring active coordination with internal and external counsel, consultants, and other key stakeholders.

 

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide strategic leadership to project teams to manage fossil or renewable generation asset transactions, including requests for information (RFI) and/or request for proposal (RFP) development and execution, independent monitor or consultant engagement, and internal approval of transactions resulting from the execution of Entergy's business strategies Ensure team can strategically assess, plan, oversee, and coordinate resource requirements, technology utilization, team structure, detailed activities, and milestones associated with assigned projects including, developing and updating detailed project schedules, managing project team development and protocol training, confidentiality agreement execution, document development and management, process requirements and team coordination, compilation of combined team findings into management reports and/or presentations Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the Project Managers who support the execution of contracts and/or acquisitions, coordination of document development for internal approvals from the Office of Corporate Risk to Board approval (commercial transaction or otherwise assigned), , transaction payment processing and responding to requests for information in support of the regulatory approval process Work extensively with legal resources to balance legal and business decision risk and ensure management is engaged in such decisions to support informed decision making and success in regulatory approvals Support utility business plan development and stakeholder engagement, including working with Finance and partners to support capital plan development for utility supply plans and capital prioritization efforts In addition, this position will manage market research, project budget development, and/or performance improvement initiatives. Therefore, this position will require staying abreast of potential changes in law, technology advancements, MISO rules, and accounting issues that could impact market risk or management strategies,.  Position is expected to provide  leadership, analytically look at situations and data, and look for ways to improve the organization. Other strategic business projects assigned to this team are determined on a case-by-case basis by management

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

4-year degree in Business, Finance, other related field or equivalent work experience Preferred: MBA and at least 7 years of relevant progressive work experience Substantial experience in commercial transactions, project management or strategic initiatives

Minimum Experience:

At least 7 years of relevant work experience.

 

Minimum Skills, Knowledge, etc.:

Preferred: Proactive approach to project management Teamwork and initiative to interact with others to solve problems Strong organizational skills Adaptable to changing work priorities, and resource management Excellent communication (both verbal and written) Ability to positively coordinate teams and consensus building Solid strategic judgement and analytical capabilities Ability to drive for results

 

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 118805
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.