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.
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.
APS
400 North 5th Street
Phoenix
Arizona États-Unis
www.aps.com


