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Project Manager II (PM-II) position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. PM-II position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration.

The position is typically assigned a portfolio of “White” or “Green” ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP).

The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. PM-II’s may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets.

PM-II’s serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company.

Progression to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and should align with business unit personnel needs to manage the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission line and substation projects from initiation through closeout
• Support program management activities across a portfolio of projects, including tracking, reporting, and coordination
• Lead and support bid events, including scope development, contractor engagement, evaluation, and award recommendations
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Utilize Excel-based tools to track project performance, financials, and key metrics
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Construction, Sourcing, Environmental, and Permitting
• Ensure compliance with company processes, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
• Provide clear and concise updates to leadership and stakeholders

Key Skills

• Strong organizational and program management skills

• Data-driven with strong attention to detail

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership approach

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Highschool Diploma and nine (9) years of experience can be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Project Management or Business Administration

• Professional Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Associate of Project Management

• Additional Certifications: Utility Technical Certifications/Training, Construction Management Institute International (CMII) Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient to demonstrated Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
• Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight
• Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience
• Construction Management knowledge
• Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility

Specific Requirements

Project Manager II may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management):

• Community Relations
• Corporate Communications
• Construction Management
• Development
• Engineering
• Enterprise Security
• Environmental, Health and Safety
• Finance
• Fuels
• Global Risk Management and Insurance
• Human Resources
• Legal Department
• Operations
• Quality
• Project Management Center of Excellence (PMCoE)
• Project Controls
• Regulatory and Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain
• Others
• Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors
• Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors
• Regulatory agencies

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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