Program Coordinator - Distribution Portfolio Management - PA at FirstEnergy in Reading, PA

Job description

FirstEnergy at a Glance We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is for an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. This position, within the Pennsylvania Capital Portfolio team which develops and manages the portfolio of capital projects for the Pennsylvania rate districts, assists Operations and Engineering staff with ad hoc requests, and aids in keeping the capital portfolio on time and on budget. The team works with project sponsors and stakeholders of all levels to prioritize capital projects based on operational and regulatory needs. The preferred reporting location for this onsite position is either the Reading Office in Reading, Pennsylvania or the Greensburg Corporate Center in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Other service centers in FirstEnergy Pennsylvania will be considered based on space availability. Responsibilities include: Demonstrating commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Planning strategically for the multi-year capital portfolio to ensure a highly confident and executable plan is prepared to meet the state’s operational goals and aligns with financial targets. Supporting project sponsors in the development of detailed project scopes and engage in end-to-end project management activities, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. Providing oversight of program, blanket and specific project financials; identifying risks, resolve issues, and escalate appropriately. Establishing scorecards for tracking the progress of approved financial commitments. Offering recommendations on potential financial offsets to meet the state’s emergent needs. Performing forecasting activities for project scopes, schedules and budgets. Providing excellent customer service through timely and accurate information, analysis and reporting. Developing strategic content and messaging for business needs, including presentation development for senior leadership. Supporting the FirstEnergy hazard and damage assessment storm processes, including performing the duties of Hazard Responder, Damage Assessor, Hazard Dispatcher, or Damage Assessment Dispatcher as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in in Business, Engineering, Finance, Construction Management or related discipline and 2 - 4 years’ related work experience are required. OR high school diploma or equivalent and minimum 5 years’ related work experience are required. Related work experience includes project organization, engineering, finance, utility construction, project management, planning or project controls. Proven project management abilities with exceptional time management skills and the ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks. Develops knowledge of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and National Electric Code (NEC), and Customer Guide for Electric Services (CGES). Superb interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills along with strong analytical ability. Effective analytical and reasoning capabilities; able to structure and confidently present information to peers and leadership. Able to work on assignments that may be broad in nature involving the compilation, preparation, and analysis of various statistical/analytical data, reports, statements, studies, or projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with project management tools such as OPPM, QlikV