Provide process and system expertise to assure execution of Quality Planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control within AEP Project Management. This position is responsible for assisting with reinforcing AEP approved Project Controls processes and procedures. Additional responsibilities include monitoring adherence of Project Management Teams (PMT) to the approved project delivery model.
Job Description
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!
Based on Education, Experience and Interview, this opportunity will be filled at either title. For this posting, minimum requirements are stated at the lower grade. Increased expectations are at the higher grade.
Project Quality Analyst Senior (Grade 007)
Project Quality Analyst (Mid-level) (Grade 006)
What you'll do:
Provide support as needed for Project Management Teams as well as other departments impacted by Project Controls processes. Participate in quality audits to ensure the PMT is Executing projects following the PMT processes and systems.
Participate in quality audits to determine if project activities comply with organizational and project specific policies, process and procedures. Identify quality improvement measures and work with management and\or more senior Project Quality Analyst to implement.
Create standard process documentation in collaboration with other departments. Provide an objective view to ensure the metrics are driving correct behavior across the broader organization.
Collaborate as needed with other groups and departments to ensure that cost and schedule processes are aligned. Provide on-going continuous improvement support as needed in collaboration with all departments. Provide oversight of Project Management processes and recommend controls to assure accurate data outputs.
Support future enhancements of systems and software used by the department and assist with leading user acceptance testing. Support future process implementations as needed. Understand the AEP project management organizational standards and assist in the management of projects to those standards.
Adhere to the guidance and standards put forth by the AEP Project Management Governance Committee.
What we're looking for:
Education requirement is dependent upon experience as indicated below. Qualified degrees must be in a related field from an accredited university or college and could include Accounting, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Technology, or Project Management.
With a High School Diploma or GED, four (4) years' experience as a Project Quality Analyst Associate (grade 005).
With a qualified Associate's degree, three (3) years' qualified experience.
With a qualified Bachelor's degree, one (1) year of qualified experience.
Experience: Qualified experience includes utility specific operations knowledge/experience with a good working knowledge of work processes and procedures. Experience should be in design, operations, planning, project management, cost tracking analysis, forecasting, project budgets, working with accounting principles, and/or construction or maintenance of systems and/or equipment.
License/Certifications: A professional or trade certification such as a CCMP, CETa, IQCP, PMP, RMP, etc. is not required at this level. A certification is required to progress to the Principle (grade 008) level of this job family if you have a high school diploma/GED or non-qualified higher education degree. Otherwise, a certification is preferred at the Principle level.
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus
Ohio United States
www.aep.com
