Lead Project Manager - Combined Cycle Gas Combustion Turbine Alliant Energy Corporation Locatio

Job Summary

Lead Project Manager for development and construction of a Combined Cycle Generation Facility. As lead Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the development, construction, and commissioning of the facility utilizing Alliant Energy Program and Project Management methodology and processes. This position will lead the project team, manage risk, and coordinate with the EPC contractor, Owner's Engineer (OE), Engineer of Record (EOR), and other project stakeholders.

This is a hybrid-remote position reporting from Cedar Rapids, IA.

Experience with Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CT) Generation projects is required.

• Conduct project stage gate and periodic quality reviews for high risk, costly, value-added, or large, complex projects.
• Support program and project governance responsibilities.
• Promote the value and improve the effectiveness of program and project management methodology, processes, and tools through development and delivery of updated processes and training materials to meet stakeholder and corporate requirements.
• Provide a thorough understanding of program and project management and execution to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders, guiding project managers through the project lifecycle.
• Maintain a solid understanding of the overall project portfolio and communicate with sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure portfolio risks and issues are escalated appropriately and conduct triage to bring troubled initiatives back on track for successful completion.
• Understand program management methodology and how it supports strategic alignment, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, integration management, and program risk management.
• Provide support and mentorship in the use of organizational change management methodology within program and project management.
• Provide direct program management services for large strategic programs.
• Engage in other duties as needed to support Alliant Energy values and deliver on our purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related area (preferred).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.

• 8+ years of professional experience in program or project management, managing multiple large projects.

• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to organize large program and project plans and document accordingly.
• Understanding of project management methodology and the ability to promote and improve practices.
• Ability to plan and execute responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated leadership and team skills.
• Ability to develop and apply performance measures.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Change Management, Construction Management, Contract Management, Cost Management, Project and Program Management, Project Controls, Project Management Governance, Quality Management, Risk Management, Schedule Management, Stakeholder Management

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