Manager Project & Program Management
Date: Apr 16, 2026
Location: SURPRISE, AZ, US, 85374-3783
Company: APS
Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
The Manager of Project & Program Management is responsible for overseeing the Project and Program Management Department, guiding staff and ensuring the successful execution of projects. This role provides leadership across all phases of project delivery, including planning, siting, permitting, procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and contracting, to guarantee projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
Additionally, the manager establishes and implements project execution goals, and fosters team and individual development through effective staffing, training, supervision, coaching, and performance management processes.
Minimum Requirements
- A four-year Bachelors degree in engineering, science, finance, business or job related field from an accredited college or university plus eight (8) years of directly related experience in project management.
In lieu of bachelors degree, a combination of college coursework and/or experience in project management equaling 12 years.
Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:
- Utility industry experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills; able to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Adapts to changing environment and shifts priorities while managing a wide-range of projects.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
- Three (3) years' experience in supervisor/management positions.
- Extensive project management and process improvement experience and focus.
- Strong understanding of project implementation methodology.
- Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.
Major Accountabilities
1) Manages projects and maintains project controls to ensure financial performance and risk objectives are met.
2) Directs, guides and leads all Project and Program activities to ensure a high level of professional and technical competency, and compliance with specifications, standards and codes. Leads the implementation of Projects and Programs including developing timelines, budgets, contracts, metrics, and reporting. Coordinates project execution activities across all internal business areas and external partners.
Provides ongoing project updates to executives, business management and other internal and external stakeholders. Ensures that customers receive effective prompt and courteous service within agreed upon time frames/commitments.
3) Selects and develops a high performing team through effective coaching, performance feedback, recognition, training and developmental opportunities. Performs administrative related duties to ensure effective employee performance, morale, training, evaluation, and development, and compliance with any third-party contracts. Provides a work environment where employees are encouraged to participate and feel free to contribute to the Department's overall goals and objectives.
4) Directs the development, performance and administration of partnering and construction contracts, and the preparation of bid-proposals.
Ensures adherence to established terms and conditions as well as corporate policies and practices. Ensures an effective safety program is enforced with contract firms, their employees and company employees.
5) Prepares, recommends and oversees development of operating budgets. Monitors spending for adherence to budget. Plans, develops and recommends plans to address variances. Identifies, quantifies and manages project risks in a prudent and cost-effective manner. Works with Financial Business Operations (FBO) to report on capital cash flows and O&M budget adherence
6) Develops and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners, including research firms, vendors, and peer utilities.
7) Represents APS on programmatic matters including liaison with public affairs and regulatory on legislation or governmental initiatives, coordinating corporate responses and providing testimony at proceedings as appropriate.
8) Performs post-implementation reviews and analysis to assess success of project executions and identifes opportunities for continuous improvement.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.
- Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
- Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
- Role types are subject to change based on business need.
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