American Electric Power

Security Project Manager Principal

American Electric Power • $116K — $151K *
Columbus, OH 43230In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field required.
  • 7 years of relevant work experience required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Experience with a cyber security organization preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple intermediate or complex projects in a matrix environment.
  • Provide leadership and effective communication throughout project life cycles.
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders to facilitate sound business decisions.
  • Promote continuous improvement activities within the team.
  • Perform supervisory duties as needed, including mentoring team members.

Benefits

  • Onsite work environment in Columbus, OH.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams on diverse projects.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
07-08-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Leads team of cross functional professionals for a specific period to time to deliver high-quality technology solutions to the business. Lead collaboration to create and agree upon plan to deliver a solution to the business and then baseline the project for ongoing tracking either by scope or functionality. Team will follow the chosen project management methodology and standard work to deliver the solution, continually keeping the project team and stakeholders informed of progress, challenges, and plans to overcome those challenges.

The scope of job can range from a program, set of projects or product depending upon assignment. The resources may be managing the entire project or a specific part of the part of the project. Financial management may be of department, program, or projects and include applicable Procurement Management activities.

**Please note - this position is onsite 5 days a week in Columbus, OH. If you don't already live in the area you will need to relocate yourself.

Job Description

What you'll do:
  • Manage multiple intermediate or complex projects, within a matrix team environment.
  • Provide leadership, direction, training, coordination, and effective communication to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects in a safe, efficient, economical, risk-balanced approach to achieve short- and long-range goals and to obtain maximum customer satisfaction.
  • Provide project transparency and develop relationships and effectively communicate with all stakeholders including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers, enabling them to make sound business decisions.
  • Enable and promote team level continuous improvement activities that increase quality and optimize delivery of value.
  • Perform supervisory duties and responsibilities if direct reports are assigned.
  • May provide training and mentoring, as well as work direction, to others on the team.


What we're looking for:

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field is required.


Experience:
  • 7 years of relevant work experience is required.
  • An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.


Preferred:
  • PMP certification
  • Experience with a cyber security organization


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$116,255.00 - $151,132.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Learn more about American Electric Power
Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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