Project/Program Lead

We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!

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The Program/Project Lead for Corporate Responsibility reports to the Sr Manager and works closely with the entire Corporate Responsibility team as well as cross-functional business partners and various community stakeholders to implement and improve programs and therefore must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple programs/projects and balance changing priorities and have a high proficiency in time management.

Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Extensive experience in Community Relations, Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Volunteer Engagement, or Project Management.

Experience with project management and planning sizable initiatives or events.

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, work collaboratively with others, and proactively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners.

Ability to handle competing priorities, balance multiple projects/programs, coordinate projects with diverse stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Must be motivated self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills with unwavering attention to detail.

Experience managing contracts and expenditures of funds related to dynamic programs.

Must have strong business writing, presentation, and oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and electronic mail.

Competencies

Setting a Strategic Vision

Driving Projects to Completion

Working with Diverse Populations

Establishing Relationships

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing or other related degree field; OR equivalent job experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

Work is performed both indoors & outdoors, operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, & repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equip, phone, multi-functioning printer & calculator.

Ability to travel frequently to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events.

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.