Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager

Date: Jan 3, 2025

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 84648

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

NextEra's Power Generation Division is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join its renewable strategy team. Employees in this role will drive innovative operational solutions across NextEra's wind, solar and battery energy storage sites. This role is ideal for a seasoned project management professional with a strong background in operations and dedication to continuous improvement.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to:

-Lead high-visibility and strategically important projects that drive operational excellence across the organization

-Champion continuous improvement initiatives, managing research, business case evaluations, vendor relationships, and project execution

-Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to deliver high-impact projects within scope, budget and timelines

Ideal candidates will demonstrate

-Proven experience managing large, complex projects with an operational focus, ideally within the energy sector

-A track record of driving positive change through continuous improvement solutions and process enhancements

-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

-Advanced proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software

Job Overview

Employees in this job plan, monitor and manage large-scale internal projects from initiation through completion. This role provides direction on projects to the department or project team members.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees a variety of large-scale projects of high complexity

• Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports

• Secures required resources and uses formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes

• Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis

• Identifies issues and challenges, measures and validates results, and implements solutions

• Provides expert information to internal and external clients on complex issues

• Creates and communicates presentation materials for report out and updates with various levels of internal and external stakeholders

• Conducts external research and stays abreast of new developments or innovative advancements pertaining to the project

• Provides coaching, leadership and direction to project team

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Project Management

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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