Job DescriptionAbout the OpportunityThis is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Akron, OH.Position SummaryReporting to the Vice President, Transmission Strategy & Engagement, the Program Manager - Transmission is responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives and business performance objectives for stand-alone Transmission. This position will partner with stand-alone Transmission's senior leadership team to synchronize strategy and financial planning reporting processes, drive cross-functional initiatives and governance, deliver impactful executive analysis and data insights, and streamline communications, reporting, and project execution to advance transmission segment goals in a continuous improvement culture.
Responsibilities- Provide strategic counsel and operational support to the stand-alone Transmission leadership team.
- Monitor, track, and sequence processes, procedures, and communications of within team.
- Facilitate governance processes and frameworks utilized in process and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional projects to completion with clear accountability.
- Utilize and gather data from multiple sources to produce executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Track progress, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation efforts.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in finance, rates & regulatory strategy, or operations.
- Strong analytical skills; proficient in synthesizing complex data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven experience managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
- Strategic thinking: Ability to align operational, regulatory and financial priorities with organizational goals.
- Analytical expertise and data management: Skilled in synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
- Collaboration: ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and across all levels of the organization.
- Project leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with clarity and accountability.
- Communication excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
- Operational agility: ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to dynamic business needs.
- Trusted advisor with strong judgement and discernment.
- Collaborative leader who fosters alignment across teams.
- Results-driven with a focus on measurable outcomes.
- Timely execution of strategic projects and assignments.
- Quality and impact of executive-level reporting and insights.
- Enhanced organizational responsiveness and communication among business areas.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs.
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Position ClassificationExempt
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