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Program ManagerPortland, OR, 97204Hybrid8 months
SummaryWork Hours:40/week. Preference for Hybrid, but would accept remote candidate. Only local and Sr. Program Manager . Potential for extension based upon project requirements. FERC Order 898 implementation. This resource is needed to drive the implementation of FERC Order 898, which overhauls the FERC uniform system of accounts and is anticipated to have significant entity-wide impacts. This role requires heavy project management and system implementation experience and at least some basic technical accounting knowledge.
Roles & ResponsibilitiesTeam and Work EnvironmentCan you give a high-level overview of your team size, roles, its initiatives/deliverables, and any tool/technologies specific to your team/department/project they will be supporting: Accounting and finance systems project implementation manager. Includes project management, tracking and reporting, ad hoc analysis – lead scope/design/implementation. Will cover multiple department leads (~10). Project impact to ~1,500 PGE employees.
What would “a day in the life” of this role look like?: Primarily project management, covering several project streams and their interactions – includes meetings across accounting, finance, procurement, IT, regulatory, compliance groups. Track project status and issues. Report to governance steerco.
What interaction level with this role have the team members and hiring manager? Highly collaborative environment; however, is expected to independently plan/align/execute with guidance from management.
What would you say is the top priority for the worker over the first few weeks/months?: Understanding PGE systems; ensure project is planned, scheduled and scoped appropriately.
What do you foresee being the biggest challenge in this role? Project management among competing priorities in a complex environment.
Minimum QualificationsRequired SkillsIs utilities experience required? (Y/N) N, but preferred. Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):1. Project management experience at large entities2. System implementation experience3. Asset Accounting experience4. Experience at public companies subject to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)5. Experience in complex IT environment
Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): Bachelor’s in business or related field, or +5 years of experience in project management, business, system implementation, or related field.
Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): PMP preferred, CPA preferred
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