Description

Closes: September 24, 2024Starting Range: $71,741 to $138,852 (Full position breakdown below)Full Range: $71,741 to $155,483

Job Description

As an Enterprise Technology Project Manager, you will lead transformative projects from inception to completion, driving our company's success and making a significant impact. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule, and cost, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Projects range from small scale (capital or non-capital) projects to large scale projects. In this role, projects have a distinct beginning and end. There are typically no direct reports; rather people and other resources are indirectly managed as part of a project team. Jobs in this family are progressive and employees may be promoted to the next level upon meeting the requirements of that level depending based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall project delivery: budget, timeline, quality, change management, communication plans, and deliverables which could include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Analyzes key performance indicators to improve performance.

• Conducts financial analysis and forecasting of life cycle costs.

• Applies and adapts project management techniques.

• Project may not be well defined or require creativity or new approaches.

• Requires extensive or significant risk management.

• Participates in or leads negotiations as well as formal partnering agreements with other firms

• Partners with department and business unit leaders to define opportunities and projects based on ROI and business strategy goals.

• Responsible overall long-term budgets.

• Mentor and guide other Project Managers to foster a culture of excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Exciting Projects: Work on innovative projects that enhance our digital presence and customer engagement.

• Professional Growth: Access to training programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement.

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values diversity and teamwork.

• Impactful Work: Make a difference by contributing to the success of our company and the satisfaction of our customers.

Requirements

Associate Project Manager:

• AA from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Requires valid driver's license.

• 1+ year of relevant experience.

• Strong working knowledge of key operation business process and core applications.

• Ability to interpret and explain complex business processes and concepts.

  Project Manager I:

• BA/BS from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Requires valid driver's license.

• Associate level project management certification, such as Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM), or ability to obtain within one year.

• 3+ years' relevant experience including 1 year of construction or other technical project management experience.

• Ability to manage a team and personal dynamics to effectively drive projects forward, lead project meetings, develop creative and innovative solutions, and build relationships with internal/ external stakeholders.

  Project Manager II includes the above requirements plus:

• Professional level project management certification, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or ability to obtain within one year.

• 5+ years' relevant experience including 3 years of construction or other technical project management experience.

• Ability to work effectively with senior staff members and management, manage unique resource group for the delivery of projects, demonstrate knowledge of projects and technical requirements from relevant functional area, and lead process improvement initiatives.

  Project Manager III includes the above requirements plus:

• Professional level project management certification (I.E. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM)).

• 7+ years of related or relevant experience including 6 years of construction or other technical project management experience.

• Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of and competency in project management and technical requirements from relevant functional area, lead the most complex and technical projects in the functional area, effectively collaborate with external regulatory, governmental, business, or customer groups, and work with senior management, building agreement and influencing.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Associate Project Manager: Hiring Range: $71,741 - $92,905, Full Range: $71,741 - $103,486Project Manager I: Hiring Range: $81,672 - $106,174, Full Range: $81,672 - $118,425Project Manager II: Hiring Range: $92,805 - $121,576, Full Range: $92,805 - $135,961Project Manager III: Hiring Range: $105,591 - $138,852, Full Range: $105,591 - $155,483

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager.

To Apply We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

BenefitsAt Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirementsEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)