Lead Project Manager - ROI Readiness

Lead Project Manager - ROI Readiness

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Employees in this position oversee the completion of tasks associated with readiness for operations for new solar and battery projects. Employees will manage a portfolio of projects across the state of Florida. The ideal candidate will live within the region near a major airport to support the travel schedule. The team works to ensure the operations teams are set up for success by managing transition processes from pre-construction to operations. This role's primary function is to ensure completion of all transition processes in a timely and efficient manner enabling the success of the operations teams upon completion of construction. Employees in this role will manage a particular function of a wider team's overall responsibilities, some of these functions include QA / QC program oversight, engineering program oversight, transition process oversight, information system process oversight, among others. Employees in this role will support the other functional managers as a part of the larger team. Responsibilities will also include assignment of individual construction projects where site visits and inspections will be required. Travel can be expected at 50% of an employee's time.

Preferred Qualifications :

Strong knowledge and experience in any power generation or renewable technology, from construction through operations, or any part thereof. Solar experience is desired but not required.

Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent.

Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.

This is an engaged position and involves working closely with various groups such as the OEM's, construction and engineering, Solar Operations, and technical service groups.

Employees in this role may be expected to :

Plan, coordinate and complete several large-scale, medium-scale, and / or small-scale, complex long term project(s)

manage all aspects of the day to day transition process to ensure timely completion as well as efficient and reliable outcomes

work with vendors and support teams to ensure timely supply of spare parts

ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements

manage multiple projects at the same time

safely deliver results on schedule and under budget

have strong prioritization skills safety and quality focused

be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and locations while maintaining safety and quality top of mind.

Job Overview :

Employees in this job plan, monitor and manage large-scale internal projects from initiation through completion. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Oversees a variety of large-scale projects of high complexity

Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports

Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes

Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis

Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions

Provides expert information to internal and external clients on complex issues

Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders

Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project

Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications :

High School Grad / GED

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

Experience : 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's Degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

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