Program Manager

Job Posting End Date

12-28-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Program Manager, Lead manages complex and highly visible programs to achieve strategic and organizational results. This role may supervise others directly or indirectly. The Program Mgr., Lead sees the bigger picture, has the instincts, experience, and relationships necessary to overcome challenges and achieve optimal results in the most complex situations.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

- This person will be Manager of EPRI Technology Transfer (METT) and will have key duties aimed at understanding the many programs to which AEP has subscribed within the EPRI R&D portfolio so that the right internal parties are aware and the most value for AEP's OpCos and customers can be extracted from the research outcomes. This will be approximately 50% of the role. METT responsibilities include coordinating and supporting AEP's internal business leads for each program and serving as primary point of contact for EPRI within AEP.

- Additionally, this role will support special projects within the T&D Planning organization as needed to support key initiatives, including the Distribution Station Revitalization multi-year program to invest incremental capital in prioritized stations across the system. As Program Manager you will work closely with the Director Transmission Strategy & Grid Development, the Transmission and Distribution Planning teams, Project Mgt, Operating Company teams, and TFS. The Program Manager may also work closely with IT and vendors. The Program Manager will be working to strengthen/expand the capabilities of the Transmission Asset Planning & Renewal team processes and tools in support of department, operating company, and AEP objectives.

- Plans large complex and highly visible programs independently through the program lifecycle including but not limited to; development of Charter, Scope, Budget, and Schedule.

- This role builds program teams; leads teams through the program lifecycle; identifies risks; plans mitigation, provides status updates, develops presentations and status reports for Executives, Business Owners, Sponsors and Stakeholders; removes program/program roadblocks and resource constraints; manages budget.

- Develops relationships and effectively communicates with all levels of the organization including internal customers, external customers, team members, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and industry peers.

- Mentors and guides more junior program managers/team members. This role will also lead or co-lead development of program standards or departmental objectives and may stand in for their manager when needed.

What we’re looking for:

Program Manager Lead SG9

- Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or related field of study dependent upon business unit requirements

- And seven (7) years' of qualified experience;

- Or two-year Associate's degree in the same required disciplines

- And nine (9) years of qualified experience.

- PMP Required.

In addition:

- Experience with program management tools, principles and methodologies;

- Instinctual at sequencing tasks;

- Works independently;

- Excellent communication, listening, writing and presentation skills;

- Ability to problem solve with positivity and develop alternative options;

- Ability to analyze problems, identify risks and proactively mitigate them, prioritize and multitask;

- Displays high degree of emotional intelligence and self awareness.

- Knowledge of AEP's organization structures and accounting policies will be needed. Change management experience strongly desired. Ability to reach through functional silos and drive engagement, solutions, and progress is essential.

- Commitment to the AEP Ways of Working: Be Customer Focused, Get Stuff Done, Be an Owner, Be a Team Player

Where you’ll work:

This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio.

What you’ll get:

Program Manager Lead SG 9($112,869-$146,730)

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-009

Compensation Range:

$112,869.00 - $146,730.50

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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