Project Manager at Vancouver

Job Description

. Adecco Engineering & Technical is currently looking for a Project Manager for our client in the Vancouver, WA. areaTo be considered for this position, you must use the apply now button to submit your resume. If you have questions about the position please contact David Fitzsimons at 503-535-2581 or [Click Here to Email Your Resum] Position Overview: The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Program Administration function includes the collaboration, coordination, and administration of the clients operational activities and administration of the clients reliability activities. This position administers and manages such activities pertaining to the NERC Reliability Program including but not limited to: providing business and process management support; managing documentation and records of the program; coordinating the review of proposed reliability standards; providing administrative support for the clients Reliability Council meetings; coordinating the clients participation in reliability and regulatory standard development at all reliability organizations including NERC, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and the Northwest Power Pool (NWPP) to achieve a one BPA response. This position is responsible for ensuring that BPA and its partner transmission services are implementing the FERC reliability and North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) regulations.The Reliability Standard Organizer (RSO) function resides within the Transmission organizations responsible for implementing standards and provides direct support to the Tier II /Tier II Internal Operations Manager (IOM) regarding NERC Standards implementation. An RSO is assigned for each reliability standard; the RSO can directly support either the Transmission VPs Internal Operations manager or Tier III manager. Functioning as project managers, RSOs carry out their responsibilities across the Transmission organization. The RSO provides project leadership as an advocate and primary driver of standards development and implementation. Position Responsibilities include:

Plan, initiate, and manage assigned Reliability Standard, implementation methods, planning, and communicate understanding across organizations.

Provide project management leadership for the implementation of the Reliability Standard(s) and provide status reports to the IOM.

Lead the project team through the process management process by furthering active organizational and Subject Matter Expert (SME) participation throughout the entire NERC standards development and implementation process.

Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for designated project(s) to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Guide SMEs implementation of appropriate and sustainable internal controls to ensure compliance.

Coordinate with Tier IIs IOMs and performance managers to verify project resource requirements.

Lead drafting and implementation efforts concerning self reports and mitigation plans.

Lead and/or support the following functions:

Raise policy issues to the appropriate internal forum(s).

Promote consistent understanding of the standard requirements across impacted stakeholders.

Track key project milestones for Standard(s) development and implementation, elevating issues as needed to Tier II/IOM.

Facilitate the active engagement of assigned standards SMEs in the execution of the Reliability Standards Implementation Plan (RSIPP).

Schedule and facilitate post-implementation review meeting(s) with all functions to evaluate the project for positive and/or negative aspects such as schedule, funding, technicalities, etc. Produce a written post-commissioning report

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio, MS Project and SharePoint); (MS Office 2010 proficiency required)

Additional Requirements:

Valid State Drivers License

This position may be eligible for situational offsite work, subject to the completion of a Supplemental Labor Offsite Work Memorandum of Understanding.

Performance Expectations:

Carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilitiesMeet deadlines, actively learn new skills and apply them to current and future workload as appropriate

High degree of confidentiality and discretion regarding company proprietary information is mandatory.

Bachelors Degree in, Engineering (preferred), Business Management, or a related field is required.

Masters Degree preferred

Related Experience - Direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution

Minimum Experience Required: Level 2 - 5 to 9 years work-related experience in Project Management or in a related area.

PMP/PMI certification required or obtained within 6 months of start date (SLMO will require proof of certification).

Energy/utility industry experience preferred especially FERC/NERC/WECC transmission reliability requirements

General Requirements:-Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States -This is a long term contract position with our client-To be considered for this position, you must use the apply now button to submit your resume. If you have questions about the position please contact David Fitzsimons at 503-535-2581 or [Click Here to Email Your Resum] -Must be able to work directly for Adecco as a W-2 hourly employee- (NO Third party candidates No Subcontracting NO Corp-to-Corp NO Visa Sponsorships)-Drug, background and employment verification required-You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States -Adecco Engineering and Technical offers benefits including Holiday, 401(k), Insurance Benefit Plans and Anniversary Bonus opportunities.- Adecco Engineering and Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Country: USA, State: Washington, City: Vancouver, Company: Adecco Technical.