Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager

Bring your energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Come join our Strategic Project team and take the next step in your career! We are looking for a Lead Project Manager for development and construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas Facility (LNG). As Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the development, construction and commissioning of the LNG facility utilizing the Alliant Energy Program and Project Management methodology and processes. This position will be responsible for leading the project team, risk management, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor, Owner's Engineer (OE), Engineer of Record (EOR), and other project stakeholders.

Experience with Combined Cycle Gas Combustion Turbine (CT) Generation projects required. This is a hybrid-remote position reporting from Cedar Rapids, IA.

Job Summary

Alliant Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager! In this role you will be responsible for managing large programs and leading the development, implementation, and improvement of the Alliant Energy Program and Project Management methodology and processes. You will provide business consulting and program and project management consulting and mentoring support as needed for business unit leadership for achievement of strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong Engineering, and / or Construction background.

What you will do :

• Conducts project stage gate and periodic quality reviews for high risk, costly, value-added, or large, complex projects.
• Supports program and project governance responsibilities.
• Actively works to promote the value and improve effectiveness of program and project management methodology processes and tools through development and delivery of updated processes and training materials to ensure stakeholder and corporate requirements are met.
• Provides a thorough understanding of program and project management and execution to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders, and guides project managers successfully through the project lifecycle.
• Has a solid understanding of the overall project portfolio and communicates to sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensures portfolio risks and issues are escalated appropriately and conducts triage as needed to lead troubled initiatives back on course for a successful completion.
• Has a thorough understanding of program management methodology including how it supports strategic alignment, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, integration management, and program risk management.
• Provides support and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology within the context of program and project management.
• Provides direct program management services for large strategic programs.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Educational Requirements :

Required Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Key Skills :

Change Management Construction Management Contract Management Cost Management Project and Program Management Project Controls Project Management Governance Quality Management Risk Management Schedule Management Stakeholder Management

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range : $145,000-$170,000. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer : The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.