Senior Project Manager - 518857

Position Purpose

The Senior Project Manager performs highly complex projects in accordance with the SPP34 Series and delegated approval to work on projects through their respective Project Approval Board (PAB). This position requires completion of the training documented in the SPP 34 series and includes SOX Control responsibilities for both the employee and the manager. As the primary point of contact for each project, the Senior Project Manager leads and supervises professionals and large, complex technical teams, sets direction, prioritizes resources, and ensures safety, environmental, quality, budget, and schedule goals are met. The role is responsible for overall planning, coordination, monitoring, controlling, quality implementation, execution, and completion of assigned projects within cost and schedule constraints.

Job Dimensions

• Supervisory Responsibility: May supervise others and will lead dedicated, multi‑disciplined teams assigned to the project.
• Budget Responsibility: Capable of managing highly complex projects within a portfolio, with delegated budget authority as defined in TVA‑SPP‑34 series and approved by the Project Approval Board.
• Stakeholders: Asset owners, internal and external customers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and manage projects from initial planning through closure, including post‑project analysis, in compliance with all TVA processes and procedures.
• Ensure projects align with TVA project‑management strategy, policies, and applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Support negotiations and implementation of pre‑contract agreements prior to issuance and approval of formal contract documents.
• Implement post‑contract settlements with contractors at project completion.
• Communicate tactfully with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials on sensitive issues.
• Interface with state and federal regulatory agencies such as DOE and NRC as needed.
• Develop comprehensive project management plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality, and performance measurements.
• Utilize required project‑management software tools to manage projects.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize exposure.
• Plan and develop project schedules, including milestones.
• Employ sound cost‑estimating practices to prepare budget proposals.
• Coordinate with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Assign qualified, experienced personnel—including contractor staff—to the project and secure necessary resources.
• Provide direction and support to the project team, conduct performance evaluations, and mentor less‑experienced staff.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of project status and ensure precise communications with staff.
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables; present reports defining progress, problems, and solutions.
• Assess project issues, identify solutions, and implement corrective actions to meet goals.
• Solve technical and non‑technical problems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans.
• Issue stop‑work orders when adverse risks are identified, and recommend budget changes for approval as necessary.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users, and stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management.
• Direct and manage multi‑discipline teams, including internal and external resources.
• Coordinate, monitor, and control work performed by internal and external resources.
• Ensure project‑related documents are complete, current, properly stored, and archived.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, a technical field, or equivalent education, training, and/or related work experience. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Experience: Ten years of utility project‑manager experience (or equivalent functional area experience), including at least three years of increased responsibility leading project teams and managing projects. Must possess specialized, extensive knowledge of project‑management techniques, complex problem‑solving ability, and practical experience in project scoping and cost estimating.

Certification/License: Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required within two years of assignment to the Senior Project Manager position. Professional licensure or certification (e.g., PE, CPA, CFP) is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must demonstrate a combination of communication, technical, leadership, strategic, and business‑management expertise, and the ability to stay current with evolving technology. Personnel must have skills, ability, and experience commensurate with the size and complexity of assigned projects. Project management is governed by TVA‑SPP‑34 series.