Project Manager II / III - Generation

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

At APS, we’re driving projects that power Arizona’s future. As a Project Manager for Generation Projects, you’ll lead initiatives that ensure safe, reliable, and affordable energy for our customers. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, managing complex, multi-departmental projects that shape the company’s operational success.

What Your Day Would Be Like

You are responsible for:

- Lead and Manage Projects: Oversee all phases of generation-related projects—from initiation through closure—ensuring alignment with APS’s mission.

- Drive Execution Plans: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans that deliver on time, within scope, and on budget.

- Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders to coordinate resources and resolve challenges.

- Monitor Performance: Track progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

- Manage Budgets and Resources: Oversee project budgets ranging from $500,000 to $25,000,000 and allocate resources across one to two business units

Who We’re Looking For

- Experienced Leader: Proven ability to manage multiple projects lasting six months to two years or more, with teams of 5–10+ members.

- Technical and Strategic Expertise: Skilled in project management methodologies, budgeting, and resource planning for medium to high-complexity projects.

- Strong Communicator: Comfortable presenting updates to mid-level and senior executives, fostering transparency and collaboration.

- Problem Solver: Adept at identifying risks and implementing solutions in dynamic environments.

- Collaborative Professional: Ability to work across departments and with external partners to achieve shared goals.

Minimum Requirements

Project Manager II

- A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university

- Plus five (5) years job-related project management experience.

- In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling nine (9) years.

- Experience managing multiple small-to-medium size projects simultaneously.

Project Manager III

- A four- year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university

- Plus eight (8) years job-related project management experience.

- In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling 12 years.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire).

- Experience managing multiple medium-to-large scale projects simultaneously.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

- Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.

- Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required.

- Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.

- Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.

- Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.

- Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.

- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.

- Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.

Major Accountabilities

- Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).

- Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders. Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval.

- Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting. Negotiates to obtain team members and resources.

- Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.

- Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.

- Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.

- Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.