This is a contract role through Magnit Global for Consumers Energy in Jackson, Michigan. 

Job Overview:

The Project / Program Manager will:

• Support execution of the Substation Capital Investment Program under the direction of the Principal Program Manager.
• Manage a portfolio of substation capital projects and work orders at various stages of development and execution. 
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, forecasts, and execution plans. 
  Coordinate activities across Engineering, Construction, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, Real Estate, Protection & Controls, and external stakeholders. 
• Facilitate project planning, readiness reviews, stage-gate reviews, and execution meetings. 
• Monitor scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk performance across assigned projects. 
• Identify and manage project and program risks, issues, constraints, and mitigation plans. 
• Support annual capital planning, monthly forecasting, and budget reconciliation activities. 
• Validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of project resources and expenditures.
• Develop executive-level reports, KPI dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead project and program communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate outage planning, construction readiness, material availability, resource planning, and commissioning activities.
• Support portfolio governance, change management, and compliance requirements.
• Present project and program updates to leadership teams and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy, schedule performance, stakeholder coordination, and overall program execution.

The selected candidate must have:

• 5 or more years of experience in project management, program management, engineering, construction management, utility operations, or related business functions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a complex portfolio environment.
• Strong project and program management skills including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments to resolve issues, influence outcomes, and achieve business objectives.
• Experience developing and maintaining schedules, forecasts, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to earn stakeholder trust, influence without authority, and manage competing priorities.
• Experience presenting project and program information to senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of project controls, risk management, and capital investment governance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, distribution, or substation infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing large capital investment portfolios.
• Experience with Primavera P6, SAP, Power BI, or other project controls systems.
• Familiarity with utility regulatory requirements, capital planning processes, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success managing schedule, cost, and execution risks on complex projects.
• Experience coordinating work involving large customers, municipalities, contractors, or regulatory agencies.

Education:

The selected candidate must have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, Project Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Hourly Pay Rate Range (dependent on location, experience, expectation)

• The pay range that Magnit reasonably expects to pay for this position is: $33.75 /hour - $45.00/hour W-2.
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (provided minimum eligibility hours are met)

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.