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Company Summary Statement

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 334,000 natural gas and 433,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 569,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and five counties in Virginia. LG&E and KU are major employers and active supporters of the communities they serve. They empower employees, community members and initiatives across their service territory through volunteerism and investments in organizations that support education, sustainability and wellbeing.

Overview

The Manager of Transmission, Distribution, and Substation Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers in the delivery of their assigned project. This position serves as the single point of accountability for the successful execution of large capital projects—ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality standards. The role supervises a team of full-time LG&E KU employees and contracted Project Managers. It also supports senior leadership in aligning project execution with overall business strategies and objectives.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

+ Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to leaders across the organization.

+ Contribute to the development of Project Management and Controls standards, policies, and procedures.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure clear, consistent communication.

+ Continuously evaluate and refine contract strategies to align with evolving business priorities.

Team Oversight

+ Ensure the team members meet on time and within budget delivery goals

+ Support professional development to help team members grow in their roles and prepare for future opportunities.

+ Promote accountability for work quality and safety through structured oversight and regular feedback.

+ Create a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.

Resource Planning and Team Development

+ Assess team workload and align individual skillsets to project complexity.

+ Develop team capabilities to handle increasing levels of project complexity.

+ Create and manage staffing plans to meet current and future demands.

+ Ensure adequate resources are allocated to meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Leadership Communication & Stakeholder Management

+ Maintain open lines of communication with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

+ Provide regular updates on project performance.

+ Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, business or related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in project management.

+ Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and reporting.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences from field workers to executives.

+ Familiarity with electric utility construction practices and methodologies.

+ Understanding of project management methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree or equivalent advanced project management training/certification.

+ Deep understanding of PMBOK-based project management methodology.

+ Minimum of 10 years of project or construction management experience.

+ Advanced knowledge of electric utility systems and infrastructure.

+ Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments.

+ Skilled in risk management, critical path analysis, and project controls.

+ Strategic thinker with a solid grasp of project economics.

+ Strong organizational leadership with a proven ability to balance accountability with empowerment.

\#LG&EKU

\#INDLGE

Basic Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, business or related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in project management.

+ Proficiency in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and reporting.

+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage audiences from field workers to executives.

+ Familiarity with electric utility construction practices and methodologies.

+ Understanding of project management methodology.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree or equivalent advanced project management training/certification.

+ Deep understanding of PMBOK-based project management methodology.

+ Minimum of 10 years of project or construction management experience.

+ Advanced knowledge of electric utility systems and infrastructure.

+ Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments.

+ Skilled in risk management, critical path analysis, and project controls.

+ Strategic thinker with a solid grasp of project economics.

+ Strong organizational leadership with a proven ability to balance accountability with empowerment.

\#LG&EKU

\#INDLGE

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

+ Act as a subject matter expert and advisor to leaders across the organization.

+ Contribute to the development of Project Management and Controls standards, policies, and procedures.

+ Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure clear, consistent communication.

+ Continuously evaluate and refine contract strategies to align with evolving business priorities.

Team Oversight

+ Ensure the team members meet on time and within budget delivery goals

+ Support professional development to help team members grow in their roles and prepare for future opportunities.

+ Promote accountability for work quality and safety through structured oversight and regular feedback.

+ Create a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.

Resource Planning and Team Development

+ Assess team workload and align individual skillsets to project complexity.

+ Develop team capabilities to handle increasing levels of project complexity.

+ Create and manage staffing plans to meet current and future demands.

+ Ensure adequate resources are allocated to meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Leadership Communication & Stakeholder Management

+ Maintain open lines of communication with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

+ Provide regular updates on project performance.

+ Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Remote Work

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.