Senior Project Manager

Company: Exelon
Location: Villa Park
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in? Primary Purpose: Manage Information Technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving multiple IT disciplines and areas including contract resources. Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget projects and programs. Leads project teams through business case / funding approval process, initiation, execution and project closeout in accordance with IT Management Model and PMI standards. These projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $15 million. The ideal candidate would have experience managing network infrastructure projects. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. Note: This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility). Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). No relocation is available Primary Duties:

• Responsible and accountable for overall project performance for projects, subprojects, processes, new technology programs, information technology and organizational initiatives. (25%)
• Ensures project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%)
• Interface with external and internal stakeholders to coordinate project requirements. (15%)
• Primary communicator with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (10%)
• Ensures a good working relationship between the project team, internal resources, vendors and interfacing organizations. (10%)
• Coaches and leads team members to ensure completion of assigned tasks. (10%)
• Identify and obtain project team resources. (5%)
• Ensures project team members understand their respective responsibilities. (5%) Job Scope: The Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Tasks include but are not limited to, ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals, project scheduling, design and engineering tasks, vegetation management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis, major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real estate and relationship management with external customers, vendors, townships and regulatory agencies. Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders including senior management, the Business customers, and governmental and regulatory officials. Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Informational Systems or Computer Science or related discipline and 4-7 years of project management or related experience
  • In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant experience
  • Demonstrated and documented success at managing projects.
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification will fulfill this requirement)
  • Ability to work independently and as a team leader including the ability to handle conflicting priorities in a multi task environment
  • Demonstrated strong independent judgment skills
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and time management skills Preferred Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Project Management, Informational Systems or Computer Science (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
    • Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or discipline (e.g., Real Time Systems, Finance, Supply, HR or other Nuclear, Utility, Commercial Retail or Corporate functional areas)
    • Network Infrastructure domain knowledge.
    • Strong financial knowledge Benefits: Benefits
      
      
      • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $96,800.00/Yr. - $133,100.00/Yr.
      • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
      • 401(k) match and annual company contribution
      • Medical, dental and vision insurance
      • Life and disability insurance
      • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
      • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
      • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
      • Referral bonus program
      • And much more
        Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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