Sr Veg Mgmt Program Manager

Description

• Coordinate and report on process/project/initiative assignments. Develop performance indicators and tracking mechanisms to monitor and report results. Prepare, review, and analyze reports, controls, and other financial & operational information for specific projects and initiatives. (10%)
• Coordinate work plans to implement corrective actions that are identified as a result of performance assessment. (5%)
• Understand business processes and provide guidance for end users. Provide day-to-day client support and conduct diagnostics as necessary to ensure optimal performance. Assist and advise other personnel with responses to internal and external inquiries. (15%)
• Respond to emergent operational issues such as safety incident investigations, outage events, and storm response activity (5%)
• Participate in process improvement task forces. Provide benchmarking analysis. Prepare status reports to leadership. (5%)
• Lead change management activities for projects, programs, and initiatives. Develop and implement training of employees and external personnel for new processes and procedures. Develop and implement effective business readiness procedures. (10%)
• Support the establishment of business plans and objectives across multiple areas / departments. Coordinate with stakeholders on the development of business cases and prioritization of deliverables. (10%)
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, programs, and/or business initiatives. Provide requirements analysis, performance measurement, and quality assurance. Manage scope, schedule, and budget for organizational projects and programs. Perform detailed forecasting and perform invoice reviews on an ongoing basis. (40%)

Requirements

• Utility specific work management and financial software
• Knowledge of performance metrics; goal setting and attainment; programmatic adjustments
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value with strong problem solving, analytical/financial, and conflict management skills and a willingness to accept increased responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and managing vegetation management components for capital projects.
• Demonstrated Program Management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge/experience of competitive bid process and ability to support sourcing operations to achieve best outcomes.
• Demonstrated focus on providing premier customer experience with proven written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with people of all levels
• Demonstrated strong budget management skills
• Knowledge/experience with environmental compliance and FERC/regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal, communications, customer relations, and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience in public speaking / presenting to a diverse audience
• Experience working with remote sensing technologies and/or GIS
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business or S.T.E.M. discipline
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve results that meet customer expectations and system requirements.
• Demonstrated utility and/or vegetation management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading craft and/or non-craft teams
• Federal, state, and local regulatory and environmental compliance experience
• Bachelor's degree in a business or S.T.E.M.-related discipline and 4-7 years field experience OR Associate's degree and 5-6 years field experience, OR HS Diploma and 6-9 years field experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including new technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of vegetation management strategic planning and execution. International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Certification within 1 year of employment; International Society of Arboriculture Certification (Utility Specialist) preferred. OR State Forester License or ability to obtain if available in state.

Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $84,000.00/Yr. – $115,500.00/Yr.
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Referral bonus program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance