Assistant Enterprise Project Manager

Assistant Enterprise Project Manager

$82,000 - $102,000 | Hybrid with in-person reporting to one of the following Minnesota locations: Duluth, Cloquet, Eveleth, Cohasset, Coleraine, Little Falls or New Salem, ND

Join a team that is building the infrastructure to power Minnesota''s clean energy future. As an Assistant Enterprise Project Manager, you''ll support the delivery of transformational energy projects while gaining valuable experience in some of the region''s most significant capital investments.

What you''ll do

• Support High Impact Capital Projects

• Contribute to large, complex, multi year capital projects-typically ranging from $50M to over $1B each-by providing critical project coordination, planning support, documentation management, and cross functional assistance.

• Keep Projects Organized and On Track

• Help develop detailed work plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables. Support performance tracking and maintain accurate project reports and dashboards that enable informed decision making.

• Collaborate Across Teams and Communities

• Build strong working relationships with project teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Help communicate project Milestones, impacts, and progress updates to support transparency and positive project outcomes.

• Grow Your Skills and Contribute to Team Excellence

• Engage in continuous improvement efforts while working alongside Enterprise Project Managers, engineers, and subject matter experts. Strengthen your project management capabilities as you contribute to a collaborative, high performance team environment.

What you''ll bring

• Bachelor's degree required PLUS five years or more related experience OR

• Associate degree PLUS seven years or more experience

• Experience in project management, project development, or construction management related to electric utility, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or industrial projects

• A valid driver's license and the responsibility to maintain it as occasional travel is required.

• Decisive decision-making skills, knowledge, and experience in own discipline while still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills and analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively build and maintain internal and external working relationships.

How to stand out

• Develop considerable knowledge of the organization, processes, best practices, and customers while producing possible solutions.
• Possess certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), or other relevant Project Management Institute (PMI) certification program.

About us

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE's clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $82,000 - $102,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Program
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Community Engagement, and more.

This position is posted externally as an Assistant Enterprise Project Manager and is internally classified as a Project Execution Manager II. This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.

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