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Constellation Principal Project Manager-CBS in DE PERE, Wisconsin
WHO WE ARE
As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future.
TOTAL REWARDS
Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range of $116,000 to $145,000 , varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Commercial Business Solutions team is the solutions partner driving results by challenging the status quo, strategic problem solving and exceptional execution. This department reports up through Commercial Operations and supports all business lines, commodities and functional areas throughout the organization. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, leading, organizing and motivating teams to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering exceptional business value to customers. The PM may be responsible for managing one or several concurrent high visibility teams, projects or assignments which may cross multiple lines of business. The PM may play various roles in practice, including but not limited to Change Management Practitioner, Process Improvement Lead, Program Manager, Project Manager or Scrum Master.
At a Commercial level, leading large and complex projects consisting of multiple teams and requiring integration with activities outside of the scope of the project deliver team.
At a project level, use experienced judgement and skills to design an approach which is suitable to achieve business goals and constraints.
At a team level, coach for optimal team dynamics and performance. In performing these roles, the PM will be expected to use a high level of knowledge and experience in blending Lean Six Sigma, traditional project management principles and agile practices in the right proportions to fit complex, business-critical projects and initiatives and with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Essential contributor to Constellation’s Lean Six Sigma cultural and skill development initiatives, including the co-administration of our Embedded Lean Practitioner program.
Direct, monitor and control project or initiative execution with transparency.
Lead collaboration of stakeholders through ambiguity or conflict to deliver business strategy.
Charter and plan projects and initiatives based on business value and priority, and apply process improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma and the DMAIC framework.
Lead and structure teams, work plans and processes through entire project or initiative lifecycle.
Manage project or initiative within Constellation governance framework and standards.
Coach and mentor personnel.
Lead innovation through continuous improvement within the department and/or company.
Lead projects to improve the reliability and integrity of business processes and workflow systems.
Collaborate with other teams to provide recommendations for ongoing business process innovation, and exercise independent judgement to investigate and resolve discrepancies in work processes.
Stay updated on Lean Six Sigma industry trends and participate in the external community of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher - Professional experience (8+ years) OR 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
Project management and/or managing teams (8+ years)
Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification AND / OR Six Sigma certification (black-belt or master black-belt)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proficient in one or many work management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, VersionOne, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow)
Demonstrated knowledge of Scrum
Demonstrated financial discipline and project financial skills (manage a budget, generate forecasts, perform variance analysis)
Superior and proven ability to lead, influence, build align
Excellent organizational, time management skills
Results driven and team oriented
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills with ability to solve new and complex problems quickly
Travel required as necessary to meet business needs and in-person attendance for trainings, all-hands meetings, and other moments that matter.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or higher in Project Management, Finance, Business, Information Systems or Computer Science
Prosci Change Management Practitioner certification
Scrum Master certification (CSM) AND/OR Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Experience leading projects where stakeholders use Salesforce, Adobe Experience Manager or custom developed applications
Comprehensive knowledge of the energy industry and retail operations and an understanding of the end to end processes and controls
Demonstrated leadership experience in an Agile transformation OR building a Lean Six Sigma practice or program
Proven ability to lead a team with multiple team members in remote locations
Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.