Project Manager Sr.

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY Manages projects in accordance with established project governance. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of assigned projects for designated IT or Business area, to ensure that goals and approved scope are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Develops, manages and coordinates project plans of different degrees of complexity. Manages a detailed work breakdown, resource commitments, budget, risks, and communication for each phase of the project, as required by project governance. Partners with the project Business Owner and Technical Lead on project delivery strategy, providing focus on transparency and project controls. JOB DUTIES Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Impact is generally limited to specific assignments or projects. May respond to inquiries and/or provide assistance and/or guidance to lower level workers. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allotment of resources for each phase of the project Formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of project for project personnel Manages activities of team members to perform analysis of business requirements to determine technical design and produce the required design documentation Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks Coordinates recruitment and assignment of project personnel Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget Manages and monitors the work of the team, to ensure that the team focuses on high priority items, while promoting teamwork Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications Questions designs and/or procedures to enhance the quality of the application and/or process for building the application Demonstrates accountability for the results of the team Implements metrics to track team performance against schedule expectations and budget Develops and maintains technical and project documentation Prepares project status reports and keep management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues Monitors project results against technical specifications Identifies and raises issues or deviations from the functional requirements Adheres to migration execution planning methodology Ensures the creation of test plans Ensures execution of unit and string tests (as needed) on new/modified code, by following the specified test plan and verifying the expected results Directs application /solution testing Captures best practices for use in future projects Completes project reviews Obtains, through customer satisfaction and acceptance testing, project signoff of completion Level Lead - Above + Develops project plans specifying goals, strategy, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans and allotment of resources for each phase of the project May oversee project assignments, work schedules, training, mentoring, and coaching for other employees as assigned by the Manager Ensures work assignments of team members are completed in a timely manner and reviews work product of team for accuracy prior to submitting for management approval Formulates and defines technical scope and objectives of project for project personnel Manages activities of team members to perform analysis of business requirements to determine technical design and produce the required design documentation Establishes standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation Identifies and schedules project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks Coordinates recruitment and assignment of project personnel Assigns duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority to project personnel Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget Manages and monitors the work of the team, to ensure that the team focuses on high priority items, while promoting teamwork Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from original specifications Questions designs and/or procedures to enhance the quality of the application and/or process for building the application Demonstrates accountability for the results of the team Implements metrics to track team performance against schedule expectations and budget Develops and maintains technical and project documentation Prepares project status reports and keep management, clients, and others informed of project status and related issues Monitors project results against technical specifications Identifies and raises issues or deviations from the functional requirements Adheres to migration execution planning methodology Ensures the creation of test plans Ensures execution of unit and string tests (as needed) on new/modified code, by following the specified test plan and verifying the expected results Directs application /solution testing Captures best practices for use in future projects Completes project reviews Obtains, through customer satisfaction and acceptance testing, project signoff of completion EXPERIENCE Project Mgr Sr: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Project Mgr Lead: Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Required) Master's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required CERTIFICATION PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred) PgMP Program Management Professional (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $112,000 - $154,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.