Manager Special Projects - GIS

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Manager Special Projects - GIS in our Milwaukee, WI, Green Bay, WI, or Chicago, IL locations. This position currently offers flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (remote/on-site) with time spent in the office.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Manager Special Projects – GIS will work as part of the Energy Delivery Program to deliver a multi-year transformational program for customer operations and customer services across the WEC Energy Group footprint. The position will have direct responsibility for the GIS Consolidation project which aims to bring together the company’s 3 GIS solutions into one standard implementation. The position will also have responsibility to coordinate and collaborate with other work streams, projects, and architecture groups to support successful integrations and deliver of other projects. The Manager will work in concert with the GIS Operational teams and the Project teams to deliver business processes, technology, and enabling tools.

The intent is that this position will be a part of the Energy Delivery Program for the duration of the program and will be incorporated into the GIS Operational department at the conclusion of the program. This will ensure knowledge and skills gained through work on the program will continue to support the GIS functions and continued success.

Job Responsibilities

- Identifies and prioritizes Energy Delivery Program projects. Reviews, monitors, manages and reports on the project portfolio. Ensures that projects are adequately resourced and that they follow accepted Project Management methodology. Takes steps to bring about successful project outcomes. Leads and manages high profile, high impact EDP projects.

- Provides leadership, direction and coaching support to employees in a manner consistent with the company’s values and expectations. Develops employee leadership and technical skills through development plans and succession planning activities. Creates an environment for personal growth and development through talent management strategies and processes. Promotes and models WEC Energy Group’s vision, mission, values and expectations.

- Understands and actively supports WEC Energy Group's strategies and business plans. Provides information and insights into the development of WEC Energy Group's strategies and business plans. Partners with other departments and with operational units to insure that their strategies and business objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

- High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

- 1+ years of experience in change management - 1+ years of experience with process and quality management concepts, measures & statistical control - 3+ years of experience in formal or informal leadership - 3+ years of experience with successfully managing multiple simultaneous projects involving several departments with multiple team members and projects that exceed $1M and six months in duration - 5+ years of exprojecperience of demonstrated ability in utilizing formal project management tools and methodology to successfully deliver projects. - 5+ years of experience working as a professional project manager as a primary responsibility

- Valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related degree

- GIS experience

End Date:

09/17/2025

Pay Range Minimum

: $117,004.94

Pay Range Maximum

: $175,507.54

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. We will not sponsor for Employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.