Associate Project Manager, IT Delivery - Chattanooga, TN

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning stages to completion, including post-project analysis in compliance with all TVA processes and procedures.
• Develop full-scale project plans including project scope, accurate and reliable cost estimates, goals and deliverables, and effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Proactively communicates project status, issues and risks to management.
• Defines, estimates and secures resources needed to achieve project goals. Integrates sound cost estimating practices into project plans.
• Prepare budget proposals and recommends subsequent budget changes to meet changing requirements, where necessary.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using formal processes and appropriate tools, such as project management software.
• Tracks project progress, milestones and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met appropriately.
• Assesses project issues and identifies solutions to meet project goals.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and develop contingency plans.
• Solves technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project.
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project.
• Coordinates with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Ensures project-related documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.
• May coordinate work performed by outside contractors.
• Ensures projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy/policies and in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Travels to corporate offices and project sites as needed.

Requirements and Education

• Minimum of 1 years of work experience in Project Management ideally in the Information Technology field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Requirements and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business management, or technical field, or equivalent education, training and/or related work experience.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Preferred Skills and Proficiencies:
• Experience working with conceptual, preliminary and detailed cost estimates
• PC software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Statistical analysis
• Interpretation of engineering data and drawing information
• Value Engineering concepts & methods
• Benchmarking methods
• General Financial & Accounting Practices
• Understanding of IT systems
• Engineering & Administrative procedures, policies, standards, safety rules
• Communication skills, both verbal and written

Clearance and Health Regiments

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