Manager, Project Management

Job Summary

The Manager within the Project Management Organization (PMO) team is responsible for project and program management of assigned work within the capital portfolio.  The Manager is accountable for directing the execution of the related infrastructure improvement projects to meet business objectives.  These objectives include development of new asset replacement projects, regulatory interaction along with annual regulatory filings, setting and meeting annual budget targets, and ensuring schedules are met.

This position is responsible for overseeing assigned PMO staff workload and professional development. The Manger also ensures there are highly competent Program Managers and Project Managers that lead cross functional teams consisting of various functional Track Leads (project controls, construction, engineering, land, environmental, supply chain, and others) to deliver projects, programs, and assets according to designs, schedules, and budgets while adhering to the Company’s standards, specifications, and Asset Development Process (ADP).

This position will oversee assigned capital project and programs that fall within the Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) territory.

Projects and programs for this position will include:

• System Reinforcement Rider (SRR) Pipeline projects
• Alternating Current (AC) Mitigation Program
• Shorted Casing Remediation Program
• Transmission Regulating Station Renewal Program
• Economic Development Distribution and Transmission Pipeline Projects
• Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects
• Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) projects
• Assigned reimbursable projects
• New project and program needs as they are identified

Job responsibilities:

• Ensure the Company’s safety philosophy is engrained in all aspects of the business and within each project and program
• Implement project management strategies to successfully manage high risk, complex, and high-cost asset development projects, programs, and strategic opportunities
• Establish, promote, and maintain best-in-class PMO department for execution of assigned projects, programs, and processes
• Manage selection, development, and retention of team members, and enhance performance of staff through mentoring, training, motivation, and performance coaching
• Establish and monitor team goals and objectives, measure employee performance, Coach staff, provide feedback, and evaluate performance
• Develop and maintain appropriate Company and contract resources to deliver high quality project management services with a measurable, consistent, and value-focused approach to project/program management
• Champion the Company’s stage-gated Asset Development Process (ADP) ensuring that projects and programs are executed accordingly, and provide input for ADP updates, revisions, and improvements
• Ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures, and processes to support the asset development in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner
• Establish and manage budgets for assigned projects and programs, monitor and report on portfolio performance, clearly articulate status updates to senior leadership, take action where appropriate
• Ensure projects and programs are managed to scope, budget, schedule
• Champion Risk Management on projects and programs including identification, management, and mitigation throughout the life of the project or program
• Engage various Stakeholders, including Gatekeepers, Sponsors, Track Leads, Functional Leads, and Subject Matter Experts to ensure communication levels are appropriate, financial information is accurate, and written communication plans are complete and up to date
• Drive change and champion Continuous Improvement and Lessons Learned principles
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships and partnerships with peers, senior leadership, external contractors and vendors
• Participates in business, industry, and community associations as appropriate to advocate company values and interests while demonstrating industry leadership
• Support Regulatory initiatives as needed including preparation of filings, testimony review, and support of data requests responses

Additional responsibilities include:

• Development and management of 10-year capital plan