Project Manager (Principal - Staff - Staff Sr.) | NUCLEAR DEVELOPMENT

Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)·Columbus, OH·Posted today

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead nuclear energy development projects from site identification through commissioning at AEP's Nuclear Development organization. This Principal/Staff/Staff Sr. role manages intermediate to complex projects or program portfolios in a matrix environment, requiring expert-level project management, stakeholder communication, and team leadership. Responsibilities span project planning, budget management, vendor oversight, regulatory representation, and team mentorship across nuclear development initiatives.

Responsibilities

—Plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise assigned project and outage work activities with proficiency across all aspects
—Skillfully apply project management principles and techniques (Waterfall, Agile) for project execution
—Support and hold employees and contractors accountable to AEP safety policies, maintaining "Zero Harm" commitment
—Supervise, develop, and coordinate project/outage plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing
—Manage costs effectively and reallocate funding as needed; communicate project details and status updates
—Lead planning meetings and complex stakeholder presentations with detailed written reporting
—Develop and manage effective working relationships with project teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
—Foster teamwork and actively monitor customer satisfaction
—Provide detailed guidance, instruction, and training to improve design, systems, procedures, and processes
—Challenge project work at an informed, high level and ensure maximum customer satisfaction
—Perform supervision duties and mentor direct reports and assistant project managers
—Represent AEP with industrial customers, vendors, and regulators as assigned
—Develop and manage procurement plans; manage vendor contracts including RFPs, bid evaluation, negotiation, and performance oversight
—Manage project closeout processes and analyze project success against objectives and benefits realization
—Align organization with AEP project management governance standards and committee guidance
—Manage programs as assigned

Qualifications

—Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with 7+ years qualified experience; OR Associate's degree in same field with 9+ years qualified experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years qualified experience
—Qualified experience in project management, major construction, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, or comparable work in competitive production environment
—Demonstrated successful project management duties, business acumen, and responsibility for all key PM knowledge areas
—Demonstrated preparedness in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
—PMP certification required for Staff and Staff Sr. grades (unless waived by SVP or OPCO President)
—Valid state driver's license