SummaryThe
Manager of Strategy & Scheduling leads portfolio planning, integration, governance and strategic coordination activities for the New Generation portfolio. Partners with project teams, Project Controls, Operations and enterprise stakeholders to align priorities, schedules, dependencies and decision-making processes. Ensures leadership has a comprehensive and accurate view of portfolio objectives, progress, risk and interdependencies to support effective execution and informed business decisions.
Minimum Requirements- A four-year Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or other related discipline from an accredited college or university
- Plus eight (8) years of experience in engineering, construction, finance and/or project management.
- In lieu of a Bachelors degree, a combination of college coursework and/or directly related experience in engineering, construction, finance and/or project management 12 years.
- Three (3) years of experience in supervisory/management positions.
Major Accountabilities1) Support director in project planning and coordination of activities that translate New Generation strategy into integrated priorities, plans, schedules, milestones and measurable outcomes. Partners with project managers, scheduling resources, Project Certainty and cross-functional teams to align project strategies, dependencies and interrelated work activities in support of objectives.
2) Builds effective partnerships across New Generation, Operations and key enterprise stakeholders and represents Project Controls in cross-functional planning and project discussions to ensure decisions consider project objectives, scope and schedule impacts, dependencies and business needs and organizational priorities.
3) Maintains source of truth for integrated project schedules and strategic roadmaps. Identifies schedule conflicts, gaps, risks and interdependencies. Facilitates alignment among accountable teams, and recommends actions to support project priorities, risk mitigations and business objectives.
4) Develops and maintains planning processes, governance routines, tools and standards and reporting practices that promote consistency in how project strategies, schedules, assumptions, risks, decisions and progress are developed, managed and communicated.
5) Develops and maintains portfolio-level metrics, reporting and performance measurement systems. Synthesizes project information into executive updates, portfolio insights and decision-support materials that provide leadership with an accurate and cohesive view of portfolio priorities, progress, risks and performance.
6) Leads high-priority strategic initiatives and analyses, including project sequencing, schedule alignment, organizational decision-making readiness and other factors necessary to support informed business decisions.
7) Develops and leads a high-performing team through effective staffing, performance management, coaching, mentoring, succession planning and employee development and establishment of performance expectations aligned with organizational objectives.
8) Develops and manages department operating budget, monitors expenditures and implements corrective actions to address variances.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
