Sr. Project Manager

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE: SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

COMPENSATION INFORMATIONThe salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Senior Project Manager | Pay Range: $97,580.00 - $

Join Our Project Management Office as a Senior Project Manager!

Step into a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive the delivery of transformative business and technology initiatives across Southwest Power Pool. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead large-scale programs that implement new application systems, improve business processes, modernize existing technology, support regulatory requirements, and advance strategic priorities.

This role is designed for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complexity and can successfully lead enterprise-critical programs with budgets exceeding $50 million and timelines spanning multiple years. You'll guide globally distributed teams, manage vendor partnerships, and align cross-functional stakeholders to deliver meaningful results.

The ideal candidate brings proven success leading large transformation initiatives using waterfall, agile, and hybrid delivery models. You will oversee end-to-end program execution, financial governance, stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, and realization of measurable business value.

Success in this position also requires strong expertise in technology, application development, and infrastructure, along with an understanding of the operational, technical, and regulatory environment within the utilities industry. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, field operations, and compliance teams, support member committees and working groups, and may represent Southwest Power Pool and its members within North American Electric Reliability Corporation committees and industry forums.

Working with a high degree of autonomy and support from PMO leadership, you will also mentor Associate Project Managers and Project Analysts while helping strengthen project management excellence across the organization.

What You'll Do

Project Planning and Control

• Understand and comply with the SPP Project Management Office (PMO) Project Management Processes and Procedures when managing assigned projects and performing related efforts.
• Lead and manage complex, high-value programs with strategic impact, involving multiple projects, cross-functional teams, and external vendors across geographies.
• Define program vision, roadmap, success criteria, and measurable benefits aligned with enterprise goals.
• Collaborate with executive sponsors and stakeholders to translate strategy into executable plans.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for program performance, risk mitigation, scope integrity, and delivery outcomes.
• Track progress and review project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately.
• Identify and document project scope, milestones, deliverables, and budget.
• Oversee all aspects of project management, including scope, issues, risk, action items, dependencies, quality, cost, financial forecasting, change management, and scheduling, while ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.
• Direct a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, technical specialists, Operations, Markets, and vendors, ensuring successful execution of engineering tasks and design…