Project Manager Trainer

 

Job Title: Project Manager-Trainer 

Reports to: Project Controls Supervisor

Department: Transmission Project Controls, Cost & Support

Job Description 

This position is responsible for the successful development, validation, and delivery of training programs for Transmission Project Management employees at Georgia Power.  The position’s primary focus is on Project Management Learning Paths, including the gated process, change management, and project management principles and controls, while also supporting overall Power Delivery cross-functional training efforts. 

This role involves managing and coordinating project management and controls training courses, collaborating with SOCO SMEs on content and learning objectives, and developing and recruiting instructors. This position will partner with applicable committees and departmental management, as well as company peers, to deliver quality and innovative training to prepare our employees for project management and controls positions. Additionally, the role includes gathering lessons learned outcomes to incorporate in future training and reviewing job descriptions and responsibilities for consistency and updated skills. 

 This position will be responsible for onboarding and refresher training.

Job Requirements 

Education and Experience

• A four-year accredited university is preferred OR non-technical degree.
• PMP or other project management certification is preferred. 
• Previous experience as a trainer or curriculum developer is preferred 
• Experience with electric system design, construction, maintenance, and operating procedures is preferred
• Experience with hybrid learning environments is a plus

Job Responsibilities 

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for Transmission Project Management, responsible for curriculum development review and class planning. Facilitate training classes and co-instruct classes with SMEs as applicable. Facilitate training classes and co-instruct classes with SMEs as applicable
• Oversee, direct the development, and delivery of training programs to ensure consistency and satisfactory scope of learning objectives 
• Manage, develop, and maintain training aids for the enhancement of the training programs, as well as innovative exercises to provide real-world practical training opportunities. 
• Gather lessons learned outcomes to incorporate in future training 
• Review job descriptions and job responsibilities of consistency and updated skills sets
• Create training metrics to determine future training needs and curriculum updates
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through data analysis and feedback from participants
• Conduct assessments to identify training needs and gaps in knowledge among Transmission Project Management employees
• Establish and maintain effective working relations within PMO and partner organizations to ensure process standardization, improvement and timely implementation
• Support storm restoration efforts as needed

Skills and Behavioral Attributes 

• Demonstrates Our Values (Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance)  
• Proficient understanding of project management principles
• General knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and evaluation procedures is a plus
• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills  
• Ability to lead team efforts, identify critical paths, and resolve conflict  
• Leads change effectively 
• Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external clients  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including executives, management, supervision, contract employees, and business leaders
• Strong presentation skills with internal and external audiences   
• Demonstrates ability to think strategically and influence others
• Demonstrates personal ownership and accountability 
• Ability to understand project schedules, work plans, and budgets  
• Ability to implement c