Project Manager I, II, III or Sr (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)
Dairyland Power Cooperative is seeking a Project Manager at various levels to lead projects that align with organizational goals. The role involves managing project teams, refining PMO practices, and contributing to strategic initiatives across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Assist with project planning, scope development, and resource coordination
- Support cross-functional teams and manage project documentation
- Deploy foundational PMO tools and provide basic health reporting
- Participate in training initiatives to build project management skills
- Independently manage moderately complex projects with cross-functional teams
- Refine project scopes, budgets, and vendor relationships
- Utilize PMO tools to monitor project health and performance
- Contribute to process improvement within the PMO
- Lead complex projects with significant organizational visibility
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align project goals with strategy
- Manage vendor relationships and mitigate risks
- Mentor junior project managers and enhance PMO capabilities
- Drive enterprise-level programs and strategic initiatives
- Manage project portfolios and oversee interdependencies
- Provide executive-level updates and data-driven insights
- Champion process optimization and mentor project teams
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in project management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field
- Basic understanding of project management principles and tools
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 3+ years of experience
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5+ years of experience
- Advanced expertise in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience (Master's preferred)
- Expert-level knowledge of program and portfolio management
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SharePoint, OnePlan, D365)
- Ability to work in both indoor and field environments
- PMP certification preferred (strongly preferred for Senior level)
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