Monitoring and reporting progress against program plans and providing presentations to leadership and other ad-hoc data requests
Collaborating with Program Managers, Engineering, Construction and Reliability groups to continue to evolve reporting to identify areas for improvement and measure success
Independently anticipating and meeting internal/external customer needs
Developing solutions for complex assignments while actively seeking ways to add value within scope of assignments
Promoting a sense of urgency in the team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines
Demonstrating the ability to forge effective working relationships and achieving desired results with employees from various levels as well as 3rd party vendors and consultants
Making sound decisions by evaluating options with consideration for implications and consequences
Supporting continuous improvement activities across the business unit and FirstEnergy
Qualifications
Two-to-four-year degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related discipline and minimum 7 years’ related work experience is required.
In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years’ related work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes financial forecasting & analysis, cost flow oversight, expense verification & correction, project management controls, strategic financial planning, or portfolio management.
Proven experience in program management for measuring success. Strong understanding of project management skills and risk identification.
Possess strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), PowerBI/Toad, CREWS, P6, Oracle Primavera Portfolio Management skills are a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data.
Strong analytical, decision making, planning, and problem-solving skills are necessary
Strong understanding of process improvement and reengineering techniques is preferred
Able to effectively present complex subject matter to all levels of management
Be a team player and possess a willingness to collaborate in a team environment and work effectively as a partner across all FE business units.
Possessing high level of attention to detail
Questioning attitude to learn and produce results while working across FirstEnergy
Regional Operating Company experience related to Line, Substations, Engineering, Work Management, or Business Services is preferred.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
FirstEnergy takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. In addition, your actual base salary will depend on various factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience.
The estimated pay range for this role is $79,500 - $103,500. The pay range for certain locations, including the state of New Jersey, include a 20% differential to account for an increased cost of living, making the pay range $95,500 - $124,000.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
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