Manager Construction PMO

Core Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and governance across Energy Operations.
• Oversee a portfolio of construction and capital projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Lead and manage project management staff, including assigning work, balancing capacity, and setting clear performance expectations.
• Establish and lead project teams; ensure appropriate resourcing and coordination across internal and external partners.
• Serve as a primary liaison between project teams, operational leaders, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Set, communicate, and manage project expectations; ensure transparency through regular status reporting.
• Monitor project performance, risks, and issues; implement corrective actions to maintain scope, schedule, and budget control.
• Develop and maintain portfolio-level reporting and dashboards for project sponsors and senior leadership.

Behavioral Competencies

• Drives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under challenging conditions.
• Strategic Mindset – Anticipates future needs and translates them into effective project and portfolio strategies.
• Develops Talent – Builds capability and engagement through coaching, feedback, and development.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions that keep work moving forward.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships and works effectively across functions to achieve shared goals.

Skills

• Project & Portfolio Management – Leads planning, execution, and oversight of complex construction and capital project portfolios aligned to strategy.
• People Leadership & Team Development – Leads, coaches, and develops project management staff and subordinate leaders.
• Project Governance & Methodologies – Establishes and enforces standards and methodologies to drive consistent outcomes.
• Resource Planning & Workload Management – Allocates resources and balances competing demands to optimize delivery.
• Stakeholder & Client Management – Builds strong partnerships and manages expectations across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Project Controls & Performance Reporting – Uses schedules, budgets, metrics, and risk tracking to drive corrective action.
• Communication & Influence – Communicates complex project information clearly and credibly to varied audiences.
• Analytical & Problem Solving – Analyzes complex problems and implements practical solutions.
• Project Management Tools & Technology – Utilizes scheduling, cost, and resource planning tools to support execution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field required.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in project management, construction management, or related disciplines.
• Prior people leadership experience, including direct management of employees and/or subordinate leaders.
• Experience overseeing complex project portfolios and leading large-scale operational initiatives.

Work Location:

This hybrid role is based at our Madison, WI headquarters. While three days onsite is the minimum, team collaboration and business needs may require additional in-office presence.