Project Manager III | Large Customer Projects

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies.
• Develops and presents comprehensive project plans to project sponsors, management, executives, and external stakeholders, obtaining necessary support and approval.
• Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships, and troubleshooting.
• Monitors project performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.
• Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
• Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• A four-year Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of job-related project management experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and managing project scopes, timelines, budgets, and delivery totaling 12 years.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (any exception requires peer group approval and PMP must be acquired within 12 months of hire).
• Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.
• Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles, and methodologies.
• Strong critical thinking, creativity, and sound judgment skills.
• Ability to understand stakeholder and team needs and motivate behaviors and results.
• Experience in directing multi-discipline teams and demonstrated leadership, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.

Nice to Have

• Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field.
• Eight (8) years of relevant project management experience or twelve (12) years with combined coursework/experience.
• PMP certification within 12 months of hire.

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid work environment with about 40% in-person work at APS or other locations.
• Work environment that supports strong relationships and meaningful in-person interactions.
• Employment in a company committed to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and a drug-free workplace.