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Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Hiring Salary Range: $59,700 - $89,600

_Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level._

**PURPOSE** **:** This position will manage and maintain projects from set up to close under the direction of a Senior Project Manager. Will be responsible for project management tasks, participate in process improvement assignments and work with Project Controls to report assigned project and capital plan status reporting. This role will manage assigned small cap project requirements and communications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Control project set-up and close in Microsoft D365 – utilizing documentation and follow-up with project managers and project engineers.

2. Support Microsoft D365 revision, improvement, and processes

3. Work with Project Controls to maintain capital plan development documentation and provide support of projects

4. Support Project Managers with the execution of projects

5. Monitor project work and project activities, follow-up as necessary to move work forward

6. Utilize standard processes and tools to document project work

7. Participate in project team meetings, document and track team activities, risks, and changes

8. Make suggestions for improvements to our project processes and tools

9. Manage and maintain the PMO SharePoint site

10. Assist with task of data collection and analysis of project data

11. Engage in communications with project teams and stakeholders

12. Participate in planning sessions and provide recommendations

13. Help drive planning, preparations, and delivery of PMO activities

14. Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **:

**Education & Experience** **:** Associate’s Degree in Business or related field with a minimum of 2 years of related business experience required. Must be familiar with project management terminology and approaches along with being able to balance competing priorities. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively work with individuals at all levels, both internal and external

• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point) are required, project management tool expertise (Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, OPC, D365, etc.) preferred

• Highly organized and solutions-focused with excellent time management skills

• Strong technical and business acumen skills

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with the agility and flexibility to deal effectively with ambiguity and change

• Experience with organizational change management preferred

• Ability to take ownership, ask for help when needed, and change approaches and methods to best fit the situations faced. Need to be self-directed to complete project assignments and activities.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

- Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

- Life insurance

- Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

- Paid Time Off

- Robust Wellness Program

- New Flexible Work Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.