Manager, Project Management

Company Description

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.

The California ISO is committed to the health, safety, and work/life integration of it employees and is proud to offer flexible work arrangements. This position would be eligible to participate in a hybrid or fully remote schedule.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Director of the Project Management Office, is responsible for developing and managing the project management staff responsible for project execution.  Provides leadership and oversight in all project phases.  Ensures projects meet objectives, stakeholder expectations, and business criteria prior to deployment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manages the day-to-day activities of the Project Management staff.  Responsible for providing direction and guidance, identifying training needs, coaching and giving feedback on employee performance. Develops staff performance plans, makes decisions with respect to the hiring, advancement, promotion or any other change in the status of direct reports. Adheres to the ISO Cultural Values.
• Develops and fosters cross departmental relationships between internal business units to ensure proper and efficient execution of projects. Provides subject matter expertise and support on resource management, scheduling, and project estimation. Works with internal and external customers as needed to understand needs in order to represent those needs in project scope, risk management, and delivery.
• Collaborates with the Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO) to give feedback on metrics, reporting, and process improvements needed for project delivery. Communicates decisions on project priority, budgets, and change requests from the EPMO to the Project Managers.         
• Works with external service providers (e.g., software vendors and consulting firms) required to complete ISO projects. Ensures that ISO business needs are met through vendor accountability. Oversees contracting of temporary resources based on market trends and industry norms.

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Engineering, Finance, Accounting or Business. Master’s Degree preferred.

Amount of Experience:

Equivalent years of education and training, plus ten (10) or more years related experience.

Certifications:

None

Type of Experience:

Requires an in-depth knowledge of the ISO bid to bill processes. Experience in Utility Industry Settlements, Energy Scheduling, Transmission Planning, Energy Accounting/Finance, or Information Systems. Understanding of System Development Lifecycle. Technical knowledge of utility industry settlement and billing platforms preferred.

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Ability to think strategically and devise solutions to problems in keeping with multiple considerations. Excellent leadership and management abilities with experience coaching and developing others. Must demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking when making decisions.  Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as team leader, facilitator and team member.  Strong analytical and quantitative skills required.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex materials and concepts. Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work well independently.   

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $117,600 - $196,000 / year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.