Project Manager

Description:

• The experienced Project Manager will oversee several Safety and Operational related natural Gas distribution projects and initiatives within South East region.
• Leadership of special projects will include transferring process thinking, problem-solving, facilitation, benchmarking, and leadership skills to others in the organization.
• Provides project consultation, project management, facilitation, analysis and supports key distribution programs.
• Contributes a higher level of skill and leadership to distribution initiatives and provides coaching, counseling and knowledge transfer to others.
• Project management responsibilities will include the coordination and completion of projects to ensure safety accountability & adherence of workplace standards.
• Oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of projects for leadership review.
• Safety and Operational expertise inherent in this position will include electric utility specific process knowledge, job unit procedures, tools & equipment, HPI, and safe work practices consistent with energy industry standards.
• The position demands strong leadership and operational expertise in order to identify safety hazards, situational risks, safety violations, and gaps in the safety culture within the Southwest Region.
• Serve as a consultant and make recommendations to close gaps and improve safety adherence.
• Measures of success will include successful completion of assigned projects that directly lead to improvements in safety accountability, safety performance metrics, and cultural change.
• Work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
• Wll coordinate with various levels of the organization to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible with union contract and work rules.

Requirements:

• MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-10 years industry specific experience
• Strong familiarity with electric distribution work rules and industry best practices is essential
• Ability to utilize formal process improvement, problem-solving and analytical techniques
• Proven ability to lead and direct the work of other team members and manage key projects to completion.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
• Possesses a valid driver's license, meet company driving standards and provide own transportation within the service area.
• Advanced knowledge of process concepts, continuous improvement methods and approaches.
• Working knowledge of organizational training, development and education.
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability with Project Management techniques and use of Project Management tools, including ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.