The Project Performance and Controls Lead is responsible for defining and implementing project controls across the LG&E and KU Electric Transmission portfolio of $2.5 billion dollars. This position develops and implements key project performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics that support successful execution; identifies processes and procedures that support risk identification and mitigation strategies associated with scope, schedule, and budget; and identifies opportunities to improve resource management.

• Establish and maintain visibility of the portfolio through reports and tools that will be utilized by project the project management teams and key stakeholders.
• Support resource optimization across the portfolio. Develop and support the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) and support cost analyst monitoring of cost performance throughout the transmission capital portfolio. Identify and assess risk associated with the cost & schedule performance of the capital portfolio.
• Develop and oversee implementation with cost & schedule analysts in support of Project Development.
• Provide support to the Project Management group including cost analysis, report development, portfolio schedule management, and general project support.
• Diagnose problems in the forecast by assessing the impact of variances of forecasted items, and make appropriate forecast adjustments.
• Monitor adherence to the work plan for all project work, and analyze historical data and market intelligence to develop and improve the forecast and work plan. Maintain a solid understanding of all data and its relationship to the forecast.
• Analyze project overruns to help identify corrective actions, and use that information to further improve/define best practices.
• Identify improvement opportunities for Portfolio and Project Management activities and help establish action plans to improve business performance.
• Maintain communication with leadership to ensure smooth running of all projects in the portfolio. Establish and nurture positive relationships with customer organizations.
• Effectively apply LG&E and KU PM methodology and enforce project standards.

• Prepare documents in support of PPM (Project Portfolio Management) processes and procedures.

• All other duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum of seven years’ experience with project management and project controls.
• Must be capable of coordinating and influencing a wide range of functional organizational leads and subject matter experts across the lifecycle process to accomplish the goals and objectives of the organization.
• Must be goal oriented, action-focused, pragmatic, and self-disciplined.
• Ability to integrate data across budgeting, forecasting and scheduling systems.

Licensure / Other Qualifications
Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skill set around budgeting, cost control, scheduling, reporting, and communication.
• Project management certification by a recognized organization such as the Project Management Institute.
• Prior utility infrastructure project management experience.
• Skills in critical path and scheduling best practices, and in-depth knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6
• Skills in schedule and cost risk assessment and management.
• Clear understanding of project management methodology as outlined by the Project Management Institute's Project Manager Book of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Work Conditions

• Normal office environment
• May be assigned an emergency and storm role. This is a special assignment that comes into play during storms and other emergencies when the company needs to restore power or respond to other issues affecting customer service. This role may necessitate the need to work after-hours, outside of your normal schedule.
• The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

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