Project Manager

Description

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

• 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
• Adhere to all requirements of the Project Management Policy
• Plan, direct and set priorities with project teams to ensure timely task completion
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Requirements

Work Location: Butte MT or Helena, MT Preferred (other major office locations in Montana & South Dakota may be considered)

Background Check: Required

Drug Test: Required

• Experience in FERC and company accounting practices desired
• Project Management certification or the ability to obtain certification desired
• Strong computer and use of business software skills required
• Highly organized and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Experience in the principles and fundamentals of Project Management desired
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• A Bachelor's Degree in construction management, engineering, related field OR equivalent years' experience within a related field
• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus (click here to certify at no cost)
• Company service territory travel up to 25% and extended hours may be required
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Benefits

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Pay range: $64,800 to $139,300 per year

Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory

• 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)
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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)
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance