Project Manager, Process Improvement

• Support the intake of new project requests and prioritization.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop project charters and scoping documentation for further evaluation.
• Ensure project work is aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Support PMO reporting by maintaining accurate project data, status information, and benefit tracking for leadership review.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis across multiple process improvement opportunities.
• Lead Process Improvement Committee work in support of corporate scorecard goal achievement.
• Develop course content, teaching tools, and training materials.
• Provide formal and informal improvement training to employees and leaders.

Need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or operational transformation.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and executive reporting capabilities.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or Project Management.
• 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or operational transformation efforts at an electric utility.
• PMP certification, or similar.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with change management and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience using AI tools to aid in project planning & controlling and process improvement initiatives.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 150,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities.

We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry.

We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development.

Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.