Project Manager - Butte

About this position:

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project management and development of major projects and other assignments within the Project Management Office. This role ensures successful planning and execution of large-scale initiatives, providing structure, leadership, and coordination across functional teams to achieve strategic objectives and desired outcomes.

North Western Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,700 amazing people and serve 800,000 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

• Adhere to all requirements of the Project Management Policy
• Ensure project objectives are identified and results meet scope, quality, schedule and cost requirements for identified Programs and Project Portfolios. Effectively communicate and coordinate with other functional areas to plan, budget and successfully execute projects and initiatives within expected outcomes.
• Review and maintain project performance and make corrective actions to maintain project outcome
• Plan, direct and set priorities with project teams to ensure timely task completion
• Most time will be spent in an office environment with some exposure to field environment
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds
• Company service territory travel up to 25% and extended hours may be required
• All North Western Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure self and others actions are consistent with North Western Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• A Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, related field OR equivalent years' experience within a related field
• Project Management certification or the ability to obtain certification desired
• Experience in the principles and fundamentals of Project Management desired
• Experience in FERC and company accounting practices desired
• Strong computer and use of business software skills required
• Highly organized and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus ( to certify at no cost)