NextEra Energy

Senior Project Manager

NextEra Energy • $110K — $130K *
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
  • Experience in project controls, analytics, or related disciplines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, AI, or similar analytics tools.
  • Experience in power generation, utilities, maintenance, or outage planning preferred.
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze historical outage performance to spot trends and risks.
  • Develop dashboards and reports to assist planning and decision-making.
  • Monitor outage milestones, health, and material readiness.
  • Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in planning efficiency.
  • Create automated solutions to enhance data quality and reduce manual tasks.
  • Maintain and improve governance documentation for planning processes.
  • Partner with stakeholders to resolve challenges and enhance performance.

Benefits

  • Wide range of benefits supporting employees and their families.
  • Opportunities for training and development in project management and analytics.
  • Relocation assistance if applicable.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 97494

Position Specific Description

The Central Maintenance Planning Analyst is responsible for improving outage planning effectiveness through analytics, process improvement, automation, and organizational readiness. This role serves as the Planning organization's lead for data analysis, business process optimization, AI and technology adoption, training documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Working closely with planners, outage managers, site personnel, and leadership, this position identifies risks, removes roadblocks, automates manual processes, and develops data-driven solutions that improve outage readiness, planning efficiency, and execution performance across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analytics & Readiness
  • Analyze historical outage performance and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and readiness metrics to support planning and leadership decision-making.
  • Monitor outage health, milestone compliance, material readiness, and critical path risks.
  • Provide predictive insights that improve planning accuracy, resource forecasts, budget development, and outage outcomes.


Process Improvement & Automation
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase planning efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Identify and eliminate process barriers, inefficiencies, and recurring planning roadblocks.
  • Develop and implement automated solutions, reporting tools, and AI-enabled capabilities that reduce manual effort and improve data quality.
  • Evaluate and deploy emerging technologies that enhance outage planning, readiness, and execution.


Process Governance & Knowledge Management
  • Maintain and continuously improve planning processes, procedures, standards, and governance documentation.
  • Ensure planning workflows remain accurate, effective, standardized, and aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Create, update, and maintain training materials, job aids, process maps, and onboarding documentation.
  • Support implementation of process changes, system enhancements, and new planning tools through effective documentation and training.
  • Preserve organizational knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned through structured documentation and knowledge-sharing programs.


Strategic Support
  • Partner with Central Maintenance planners and stakeholders to resolve business challenges and improve performance.
  • Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Support special projects, organizational initiatives, and fleet-wide improvement efforts.


Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor's degree, Business, Analytics, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
  • Experience in project controls, analytics, or related disciplines.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, AI, or similar analytics tools.


Preferred
  • Experience in power generation, utilities, maintenance, or outage planning.
  • Experience with AI, automation, predictive analytics, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of SAP or similar enterprise systems.
  • Lean Six Sigma, Project Management, or Analytics certifications.


Success Measures

Success in this role will be demonstrated through:
  • Improved outage readiness and planning effectiveness.
  • Increased automation and reduction of manual processes.
  • Enhanced planning analytics and decision support capabilities.
  • Greater consistency in processes, procedures, and training materials.
  • Reduced schedule and cost risk through proactive identification and mitigation.
  • Successful removal of organizational and process-related roadblocks.
  • Continuous improvement in outage planning and fleet execution performance.


Job Overview

Employees in this job plan, monitor and manage internal projects from initiation through completion. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plans, coordinates and completes large-scale or several medium or small, complex or long term project(s) within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
  • Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
  • Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes
  • Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis
  • Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions
  • Provides information to internal and external clients on moderate to complex issues
  • Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders
  • Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project
  • Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • High School Grad / GED
  • Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
  • Experience: 4+ years


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)


NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Project Management
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

About NextEra Energy

A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

NextEra Energy Careers

Join the dynamic team at NextEra Energy, the world’s leading generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a leader in battery storage. At NextEra Energy, we are committed to providing top-tier job opportunities that foster professional growth and innovation in the energy sector.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a fulfilling career with NextEra Energy, where we offer a variety of job opportunities across multiple disciplines. Whether you're interested in engineering, business development, or environmental stewardship, you will find a position that aligns with your skills and passions. Our team is at the forefront of transforming the energy industry, making it cleaner and more sustainable.

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At NextEra Energy, innovation and leadership go hand in hand. Join our team and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Our leadership is committed to fostering a culture of innovation that encourages new ideas and solutions. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead projects that make a real impact on our future.

Grow Your Career

NextEra Energy is not just a company; it's a place where you can grow your career. With our extensive range of professional development and diversity training programs, you will have the tools and resources to thrive. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits package, designed to support you both professionally and personally.

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Kickstart your career with a NextEra Energy internship. Our internships provide invaluable workplace experience and a chance to see if a career in the energy sector is right for you. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining the skills and insights that will benefit you as you move forward in your career journey.

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NextEra Energy is looking for passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Explore job opportunities and join a company that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we strive to maintain a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Learn more about NextEra Energy
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
NASDAQ
NEE
* Ladders Estimates

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