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Program Manager - Project Controls
- Insight Global (Minneapolis, MN)
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Job Description
An employer is looking for a Program Manager to join one of our top Utility clients in the Nation. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in developing documentation, helping to build a training program, and supporting reporting functions for large-scale utility projects. This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in cost controls and utility environments, who can lead process ramp-up, training, and ongoing reporting for a high-volume, complex project portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain documentation for project controls processes.
- Design and implement a comprehensive training program for new and existing team members.
- Take ownership of ad hoc and recurring reporting, especially for project controls.
- Support the ramp-up of new hires and teams, including training and onboarding.
- Collaborate with project controls and cost analyst teams to ensure process consistency and knowledge transfer.
- Assist with decks, co-pilot tasks, and general organizational support as needed.
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Skills and Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in a Project Manager or Program Manager role within the utility industry
- Cost Controls background: Strong experience in cost controls within utility, renewables (wind/solar), or gas pipeline environments.
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of business-side utility operations; experience in large-scale construction projects is essential.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead or be a key contributor in ramp-up, training, or process improvement initiatives
- Proficiency with scheduling/planning systems and advanced spreadsheet skills (macros not required but must understand their function).
- Reporting: Experience with ad hoc and structured reporting, including data analysis and presentation.
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable supporting various reporting and documentation needs. - Utility Experience
- Prior work in environments with high project volume and complexity.
- Familiarity with SAP, especially in the context of project controls and reporting.
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