Project Manager Joint Use Program

Job Posting End Date

06-15-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Manage multiple projects or programs at the highest level of complexity within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate , plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.

Job Description

Manage one or more intermediate and/or complex projects, up to the highest-level project complexity or a program area of projects, within a matrix team environment. Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate , plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction. Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.

What you will do:

What we are looking for:

• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project and outage work activities with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects. Skillfully and successfully apply project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) to ensure effective project execution.

• Develop, manage, and oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables, and monitor progress to ensure alignment with established objectives.

• Support, lead, and hold employees and contractors accountable to organizational standards. Supervise, develop, and coordinate project teams, including direct reports and assistant project managers, with demonstrated proficiency in all aspects.

• Establish clear expectations, delegate assignments, evaluate performance, and provide constructive feedback to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Effectively communicate project and outage details, risks, and status updates to all stakeholders including team members, management, customers, and external partners. Lead planning meetings, project updates, and stakeholder presentations, and provide clear and concise written reports.

• Develop and actively manage effective working relationships across all project stakeholders.

• Support and ensure adherence to AEP safety policies and standards, promoting a safe working environment focused on the commitment to Zero Harm.

• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, governance requirements, and regulatory expectations.

• Foster teamwork and actively monitor and promote customer satisfaction.

• Ensure effective and efficient performance of project and outage activities while maintaining a high level of customer focus and service delivery.

• Manage project budgets and costs with demonstrated proficiency, including performing economic analysis and aligning project decisions with organizational financial goals.

• Develop and manage procurement plans and oversee contract lifecycle activities, including development of requests for proposals, evaluation of bids, vendor selection, participation in negotiations, and oversight of vendor performance.

• Provide strategic thinking, planning, and risk assessment for project activities. Identify, assess, and mitigate risks while applying sound decision-making practices to prioritize activities, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.

• Provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to improve processes, systems, schedules, and costs.

• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhanced performance and ensuring alignment with organizational standards, tools, and governance processes.

• Influence and support project design, engineering, procurement, and construction activities to optimize outcomes.

• Ensure adherence to current procedures, standards, and best practices across all phases of project execution.

• Represent AEP, as required, with customers, vendors, and regulators. Manage project closeout processes, including evaluation of project performance and realization of project objectives and benefits. Support an