Director, Strategic Projects

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.

The Director of Strategic Projects is responsible for oversight, process development, training, and best practices integration for strategic projects, across multiple business units. Conduct project reviews, Project Management training and team meetings.

This role could be based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Charlotte, NC, The Woodlands, TX or remote.

The Director role is responsible for oversight of strategic projects from pursuit through project completion.

Support covers project life cycle with an emphasis on project planning and start up including:

+ Provide guidance and oversight to business unit’s staff in developing work break-down Structure (WBS). + Provide guidance and oversight on Project Reporting Setup in alignment with Cross Functional Groups. + Work with Project Controls Groups to ensure alignment between PMs, PCs, Operations, finance, etc. in Progress tracking, scheduling and change management reporting practices etc. + Provide oversight in the implementation of standardized Project Reports, Processes and Tools.

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