Program Manager

We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team within the Applied Engineering Services practice. This role will ensure grid reliability and compliance by managing our client's interconnection projects in the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) area. Our client aims to reduce their backlog, expedite the study process, and facilitate faster plant connections. These studies involve larger connections requiring a Full Interconnection Study (FIS) for projects of 10MW or higher, governed by ERCOT Interconnection Study criteria. Applicants typically include developers of solar farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), industrial loads, wind farms, and other projects.

Must-Haves:

Bachelor’s Degree- preferred in engineering

5+ Project management experience

Presentation skills

Management experience

Experience managing a program

Great communication skills, as you will be interfacing with customers

Go-getter personality

Technologically savvy

PMP

Day to Day: The Program Manager lead will lead and manage the evergreen team that is made up of 2 leads and 4 project engineers.

Their duties will include:

Primary Source of coordination with client stakeholders

Lead the team

Process improvement

Training

Run twice a week on the new studies

Weekly meeting with stakeholders to give updates

Ensure the kickoff milestones for each project are complete per procedure

Ensure coordination of team members and study contractors is lively

Escalate issues as appropriate

Pay

$55hr - $65hr