Project Manager, Distribution Programs & Work Bundling

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision:

Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment:

CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Summary

The Project Manager leads the identification, planning, and delivery of Electric Distribution work bundles to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and capital performance. This role manages the full lifecycle of bundled work, from design and permitting through construction and closeout, ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. Distribution Programs is also responsible for running the ongoing programs that proactively maintain reliability for CenterPoint’s electrical distribution grid such as asset inspections, proactive replacements, and other similar programs. The Project Manager is responsible for using data analytics to monitor and report on Projects and other contractor activities, find issues, recommend process improvements, and ensure smooth operation of programs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

- Identify and group Electric Distribution work that can be designed and executed together to improve efficiency.

- Become subject matter expert for specific proactive programs

- Sequence work based on materials, crews, outages, permitting needs, and seasonal constraints.

- Manage the end‑to‑end lifecycle of each work bundle with clear ownership, accountability, and schedule tracking.

- Monitor design, permitting, materials readiness, contractor scheduling, outage planning, customer notifications, field execution, and closeout.

- Monitor progress against milestone plans and resolve issues that threaten timelines or scope.

- Manage risks, issues, and changes to plan, includes assessing impacts, proposing options, and driving leadership / cross-functional alignment where needed

- Track financial performance and assist with accruing monthly costs.

- Maintain strong contractor and internal team relationships

- Provide concise, timely communication to stakeholders and leadership.

- Analyze data from SAP and Business Warehouse to identify trends, support forecasting, and improve planning accuracy.

- Maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and visualizations for budgets, milestones, and program performance.

- Support development and improvement of processes, procedures, and best practices.

- Conduct lessons‑learned reviews and integrate improvements into future work.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

- Lead or participate in additional projects as assigned and traveling to job sites, contractor locations, and industry events as needed.

Education

Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, supply chain, or a related business or technical field. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of five years of experience in the electric utility industry or in project management may be substituted.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years experience in the electric operations, finance, and/or project management.

We want you to know

Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What We Bring To You

- Competitive pay

- Paid training

- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

- Transit subsidies

- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off

- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston

- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:

Full Time

Posting Start Date:

01/30/2026

Posting End Date:

02/06/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR

- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.