Project Manager [REMOTE]

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Distribution Programs Support Project Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be an extension of Distribution Leadership responsible for staying current and knowledgeable of the business processes, employees, objectives, and challenges in Distribution and across the company. The Project Manager is responsible for using that knowledge to successfully manage projects, programs, and assignments that focus on the continuous improvement of Distribution.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively, building stakeholder engagement by proactively executing on project/program plan elements (cost, schedule, scope), applying change management techniques to maintain, improve and/or implement new work methods, processes, procedures, policies, with an emphasis on sustainability; educating various audiences within and outside of Distribution; identifying areas for improvement and developing and implementing strategies to address the business challenges; analyzing information and data to develop recommendations/strategies; leading and directing cross-functional and interdepartmental teams to achieve project objectives; facilitating meetings, presentations and discussions in order to achieve project/program objectives.

The Project Manager will establish consistent and structured processes, which will help reduce redundancy and create sustainable, valuable work processes, within the allocated costs. They will also work with T&D leadership, key stakeholders, and other organization units to ensure deliverables align with strategy goals, are developed, implemented, and sustained to keep Distribution organization engaged and informed.

Your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Responsible for managing projects/program from the point of defining the project scope, objective, to developing, maintaining, communicating, implementing, and sustaining a project plan solution
• Act as key consultant to management, identifying and providing recommendations for improvement opportunities that will help develop and mature organization
• Scheduling and facilitating meetings, sponsor updates, presentations and discussions with a variety of audiences and levels across the organization
• Developing and implementing strategic plans, and widespread change initiatives, such as those in support of major business/process improvement initiatives
• Implementing, establishing, and maintaining key strategic metrics that ensure effectiveness and sustainability across Distribution
• Analyzing information and/or data, developing recommendations and solutions, and effectively communicating recommendations to management
• Collaborating with and supporting a variety of partners and sponsors
• Making strategic decisions regarding establishing and changing project/program direction
• Identifying and managing resolution of major or complex issues
• Represents the department and company as required with contractors, suppliers, other departments, and/or other parties.
• Maintaining a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The essentials

• 7 or more years of solid experience in Project Management.
• 5 or more years combined experience in program management, project team leadership, and/or communications function, including developing and implementing strategies and sustainability plans.

The preferred

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Psychology or a related field
• Organizational Change Management Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Certificate
• Evidence of independent ability to plan and implement critical communications effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Content management experience with SharePoint or similar

You should know

• The position’s work mode is remote. Employee is able to work primarily at home or remote however, the employee may be expected to come to an SCE facility on occasion. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to reside in the state of California. Hiring organizations can add further requirements related to specific jobs. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!
• Occasional travel will be required within SCE territory.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.