Project Leader​/Project Manager

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our share owners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities - PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy - provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation.

PPL's companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve.

PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

The Project Leader is the single point of accountability for medium size PPL Electric Utilities transmission and distribution projects and is responsible for planning and managing all aspects of these projects, from development through close out. This position identifies risks and develops mitigation plans to deal with risks should they occur. This position is required to integrate information from various sources into a cohesive, comprehensive and logical project plan.

The Project Leader must be capable of managing and influencing a range of subject matter experts and leading teams in executing project plans. Guidance from Senior Project Managers or Project Managers would typically be sought by the Project Leader for complicated projects.

The Project Manager position is the single point of accountability for large PPL Electric Utilities capital projects (Transmission, Distribution and Substation). Responsible for the successful delivery of assigned project portfolio. Responsible for all project management activities throughout the project life cycle including planning, detailed design, construction, close out and turnover to operations on assigned project portfolio. Team player capable of working with management, project control specialists and contractors.

Must be capable of coordinating and influencing a wide range of functional organizational leads and subject matter experts across the lifecycle process to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization. Must be goal oriented, action-focused, pragmatic, and self-disciplined. In addition, she/he must excel at project planning, organizing, communication, team motivation and delegation.

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Responsibilities

Project Leader:

* Fully accountable for scope, schedule, cost, and quality attainment for assigned projects. This includes:
Establishing the project plan - scope, key milestones, resources, work breakdown structure, risks and contingencies. Identifying risks and developing mitigation plans, monitoring project status, recognizing trends and project variances, and implementing corrective action.

* Reporting project status, forecasting cash flows and final project cost

* Develop and manage project teams including the integration of various disciplines as necessary. Represent PPL Electric

* Utilities in a manner that meets the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.

* Plan and manage small to medium size projects from development through closeout. Establish project controls, metrics, and key success indicators. Manage the trade-off between scope, schedule, quality and cost.

* Manage change through all phases of a project. Control expenditures, schedule and quality in executing the project within budget.

* Manage communications including project reports and status meetings with stakeholders. Track and reports progress. Document obstacles, delays and claims.

* Participate in contracting decisions. Identify contract obligations on PPL, develop dispute resolution processes and options, and assist in contract final closure.

* Responsible for all financial aspects of the project including the overall project budget, timely payment of invoices for contracted work, obtaining appropriate authorizations for expenditures and financial closeout activities.

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Complies with all policies and standards

Project Manager:

* Manage a portfolio of projects that include:

* * portfolio budget ranging from $1M to $100M

* * project budget ranging from $100k to $100M

* * complexity from low to extreme (degree of difficulty, level of risk, contracting strategy, stakeholder engagement) duration from several months to several years

* Plans, directs, and ensures the successful management of assigned project portfolio utilizing the complete resources of the project management office…