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divh2Project Manager, Power Development/h2pNote this is an onsite position based out of our offices in The Woodlands, TX. This position will be filled as a Project Manager or Project Manager, Sr depending on experience level. Those from outside the area will need to relocate for this opportunity. Relocation assistance is not available for this posting./ppJob Summary/Purpose:/ppThe primary responsibility of this position is project development of battery energy storage (BESS) and large utility scale solar projects that support Entergys stated reliability and sustainability goals. Responsibilities include managing the development of projects to which he or she is assigned, with a focus on project cost and schedule objectives, while achieving excellence in the areas of project safety and quality. This position is directly responsible for the management and oversight of all stages of project development and effective hand-off to an execution project team./ppJob Duties/Responsibilities:/ppPromotes safe behavior, in accordance with Company expectations, and adherence to the safety rules on the project. Leads a project development team that is focused on delivering projects, by understanding the requirements and contributions of critical team members and that of the key stakeholders. Serves as the commercial lead for projects with third-party developers, EPC contractors and equipment suppliers, with an understanding of the contractual aspects of projects and the need to create a contracting strategy with an acceptable risk allocation while delivering cost and schedule certainty and maintaining expected project economic benefits. Lead the contract negotiations. Coordinates the efforts of project participants, including consultants and contractors. Establishes and maintains project documentation. Provides clear, timely and accurate project status reports for management as required. Prepares reports and makes presentations to management. Promptly communicates issues to the next level of leadership. Develop projects in accordance with the applicable corporate standards and guidelines. Coordinates activities and associated deliverables (business case, estimates, schedules, gate review deliverables, etc.) to navigate projects through the Entergy Stage Gate Process (SGP); Ensures previous projects Lessons Learned and applicable industry experience is incorporated into the project execution plan. Manages the project in line with the project budget. Ensure project controls are implemented for effectively managing project scope, schedule, quality, cost, cash flow, risk, contracts and communications in accordance with the applicable corporate standards. Understands the roles of the Utility and regulators in project development and viability. Works closely with the regulatory functions to support the requirement of receiving the necessary certifications./ppMinimum Requirements:/ppMinimum education experience required of the position: PM - Bachelors degree 0-3 project management experience in solar and/or energy storage; or in lieu of degree, 5 years of project management experience in solar and/or energy storage. Sr PM - Bachelors degree 3 years of project management experience in solar and/or energy storage origination and development; or in lieu of degree, 7 years of project management experience in solar and/or energy storage origination and development. Project management experience with a third-party BESS and/or solar developer or EPC contractor is preferred. Experience with MISO or other RTO is valued./ppMinimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position: Proficient in project management fundamentals. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of the development of solar generation or battery energy storage facilities. Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification./p/div