Program/Project Manager

Deadline to Apply: September 23, 2026 | Pay Grade 15 (Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level)

Position Summary

Provides proactive services to project teams, business customers, process management teams, and management with a focus on facilitating effective planning and oversight of projects. Establishes collaborative and strong relationships with operational leaders and decision makers throughout the organization to promote the practice of sound project management principles. Responsibilities may include working in various departments, focusing on tactical aspects of projects through the evaluation of job costs, productivity improvement, and process efficiency associated with work performed. Communicates effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the CPS Energy organization. Participates in strategic team efforts and the development of departmental goals and objectives. Manages project deliverables, including satisfaction of scope requirements, cost/budget adherence, schedule management, risk evaluation and mitigation, and quality management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and manages initiatives according to the organization’s project methodology.
• Ensures that projects meet expectations regarding schedule, budget, scope and quality through metrics and benchmarking.
• Leads multiple, cross‑functional projects and initiatives.
• Develops and submits business cases for projects.
• Develops solutions to critical business issues and presents alternatives.
• Ensures the integration of sound project management principles and practices into all projects.
• Oversees projects and coordinates activities of project teams.
• Performs functions such as project management, program management, strategic planning and/or resource planning and budgeting.
• Facilitates teams, including team chartering, group problem solving and/or process improvement work.
• Develops documentation of business processes within applicable divisions.
• Performs analysis of project data and generates reports and data.
• Effectively communicates issues and recommends strategies and tactics.
• May develop procurement and technical specifications for vendor or contractor services.
• May coordinate field activities as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

• Demonstrated ability and desire to coach and mentor individuals and teams to achieve increased competencies and effectiveness levels.
• Ability to facilitate team building across various disciplines and at all levels, engaging people in productive activities without formal authority.
• Capability to manage all phases of a project following established methodology with considerable autonomy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and scheduling tools).

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

• Previous experience with responsibility for corporate initiatives, employee programs, corporate affairs, project management, or a related role.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with internal and external customers at all organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Program Management Experience.
• Utility Contracts/Contract Management experience.
• Proven knowledge in the utility field.
• Competencies: Driving for Results, Driving Projects to Completion, Establishing Relationships, Driving Continuous Improvement.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field from an accredited university, or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Working Environment

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Requires use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi‑function printer, and calculator. Employees may be exposed to outdoor weather, wet or humid conditions, noisy and dusty environments. Travel to meetings, training sessions, or other business‑related events is required. Occasional after‑hours and weekend work may be necessary.

Physical Demands

Exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Primarily sedentary work involving sitting most of the time; walking and standing are required only occasionally, and only if other sedentary criteria are met.