Lead Project Manager - Construction

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We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Come join our Strategic Projects team and take the next step in your career!

We are looking for a Lead Project Manager to support new Gas Generation Projects and upgrades. As a Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the development, construction and commissioning of Gas Generation Projects utilizing the Alliant Energy Program and Project Management methodology and processes. This position will be responsible for leading the project team, managing project risks, and coordinating with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors, Owner’s Engineer (OE), the Engineer of Record (EOR), and other key project stakeholders.

Experience with Gas Combustion Turbine (CT) generation projects preferred. Job Summary Lead Project Manager is responsible for managing large programs and leading the development, implementation, and improvement of the Alliant Energy Program and Project Management methodology and processes. Provides business consulting and program and project management consulting and mentoring support as needed for business unit leadership for achievement of strategic objectives.

• Conducts project stage gate and periodic quality reviews for high risk, costly, value-added, or large, complex projects.
• Supports program and project governance responsibilities.
• Actively works to promote the value and improve effectiveness of program and project governance responsibilities.
• Provides a thorough understanding of program and project management and execution to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders, and guides project managers successfully through the project lifecycle.
• Has a solid understanding of the overall project portfolio and communicates to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensures portfolio risks and issues are escalated appropriately and conducts triage as needed to lead troubled initiatives back on course for a successful completion.
• Has a thorough understanding of program management methodology including how it supports strategic alignment, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, integration management, and program risk management.
• Provides support and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology within the context of program and project management.
• Provides direct program management services for large strategic programs.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

• Bachelor's Degree Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related area.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• 8 years professional experience in program or project management managing multiple large projects.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems of a complex nature and implement an effective solution.
• Ability to organize large program and project plans and effectively document accordingly.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management methodology and the ability to promote and improve program…