Project Manager II / III - Generation

About the position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.SummaryAt 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nice-to-haves

  • 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.
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