Project Manager Operations Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Project Manager Operations American Water – 3.4

Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$104K – $153K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Report writing PMP Enterprise software Writing skills 11+ years Mid-level Microsoft Office Financial analysis Project management Bachelor’s degree Accounting Contracts Budgeting Microsoft Project Operations Leadership Communication skills Project scheduling Full Job Description Support the operations and functional areas by managing projects that support investment, growth and continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

Proactively build and maintain strong customer relationships; maintain consistent communication, manage customer needs and expectations by meeting project timelines Prepares correspondence/provides information for distribution and/or presentation to other agencies, municipal departments, general public, special interest groups, property owners, consultants. Manage relationships with assigned areas of the company for the purpose of driving continuous improvement and delivering projects. Support activities at all stages of new acquisitions, including relationship building, research, review of proposals, polling, due diligence, public communication, asset control development, customer integration and other related activities which may include after-hours work. Work with assigned business areas to identify opportunities, prioritize, select/assign and execute projects to successful completion by working with management and project teams. Use critical thinking methods to demonstrate opportunity and execute for continuous improvement. Identify opportunities, charter (establish goals and scope) and execute projects to successful outcome. Work with business leaders as sponsors and process owners to realize goals of projects. Lead project teams and manage performance in a matrix organization. Perform complex data analysis, gather data through SAP/BI and develop process controls through analytics and statistical methods. Ensuring that appropriate Safety Management systems are established and implemented for all projects.

Knowledge/Skills:

Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office, QuickSight, Project Scheduling tools, etc.) Working knowledge of Enterprise systems (e.g., MapCall, SAP, etc.). Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problem solve routine and non-routine issues, developing possible solutions to problems and challenges. Ability to take direction from leadership as well as work independently. Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations). Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting). Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects). Financial analysis skill, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge. General knowledge of operations and customer billing practices, project management and construction management practices, and contract administration. Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations. Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.

Experience/Education:

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 10+ years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 16+ years’ experience without a Bachelor’s degree or greater practical business experience in functional or operational role with regulated utility or comparable business organization.

Certifications/Licenses:

Project Management Professional (“PMP”) certification preferred.

Work Environment:

Typical office environment but will vary based upon project demands.

Travel Requirements:

20% but could be more or less depending on the project demands which will vary.

Competencies:

Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates Join American Water… We Keep Life Flowing ™ American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.