ERCOT

Project Manager

ERCOT$93K — $127K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in managing projects within IT or Business sectors.
  • Working experience in ISO/RTO, ISO/RTO stakeholder, or Electric Utility environments preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and JIRA is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field is required.
  • CAPM Certification or pursuit of PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple low to medium complexity projects from initiation to closing.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Coordinate and direct project teams and stakeholders effectively.
  • Monitor project progress ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
  • Communicate project status clearly to sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Support PMO's continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain experience in managing projects within a key sector.
  • Exposure to industry-specific project governance practices.
  • Potential for professional growth with PMO continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Use of AI tools to enhance project management functions.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

Manages projects in accordance with established project governance. Plans, directs and coordinates activities of assigned projects for designated IT or Business area, to ensure that goals and approved scope are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Develops, manages and coordinates project plans of different degrees of complexity. Manages a detailed work breakdown, resource commitments, budget, risks, and communication for each phase of the project, as required by project governance. Partners with the project Business Owner and Technical Lead on project delivery strategy, providing focus on transparency and project controls.

JOB DUTIES
  • Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
  • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
  • Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.


ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
  • Under supervision of PMO management, lead multiple low/medium complexity projects from Initiation through Closing.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, and budgets.
  • Coordinate and direct project team members, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress, track milestones, and ensure on-time, on-budget completion.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
  • Provide clear, consistent communication to sponsors, executives, and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate decision-making, alignment, and conflict resolution across teams.
  • Prepare and deliver project status reports, dashboards, and presentations.
  • Ensure compliance with PMO standards, methodologies, and governance processes.
  • Manage change control processes, ensuring documentation and stakeholder awareness.
  • Foster a project culture aligned with ERCOT's core values.
  • Oversee vendor delivery and performance, as applicable.
  • Support PMO continuous improvement initiatives, as assigned.
  • Use AI tools in support of project management functions.
  • Other duties as assigned.


EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum 2 years related work experience managing projects, product or workstream delivery in excess of degree requirements (Required)
  • Working experience at an ISO/RTO, ISO/RTO stakeholder, or Electric Utility environment (Preferred)
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and JIRA (Required)
  • Proficiency in AI prompt design (Preferred)


EDUCATION
  • Bachelor's Degree: Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field (Required)
  • or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required


CERTIFICATION
  • CAPM Certified Associate in Project Management and/or working towards a PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)
  • PMP Project Management Professional (Optional)
  • Agile and Scrum certifications (Optional)


The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

Expected Salary Range:
$93,000 - $127,000

About ERCOT

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. ERCOT is responsible for ensuring that the Texas power grid remains stable and reliable, and for managing the wholesale market for electricity in the state. ERCOT was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about ERCOT
Size
700 employees
Industry
Founded
1970

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