(Sr.) Project Coordinator I (II)

Flexible Work Arrangement : Hybrid

The Interconnection Solutions & Special Studies department at PJM is a team of collaborative professionals and creative thinkers that drive innovation of interconnection tools and processes. Join our team as a Project Coordinator, where you’ll play a critical role in advancing interconnection projects. The Project Coordinator will work closely with internal and external engineering teams to improve the efficiency of their work functions by managing study activity and resources, coordinating work with other PJM departments, and monitoring and reporting group progress while ensuring quality. 

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate data submissions, data reviews, and engineering studies for interconnection projects
• Support project management activities, such as monitoring project study costs and schedules
• Explore new initiatives to increase efficiency of interconnection processes

What makes this opportunity exciting?

• Diverse Responsibilities: Balance qualitative analysis, stakeholder coordination, and project management for a well-rounded and impactful role.
• Innovative Challenges: Solve complex problems at the intersection of energy planning and cutting-edge technology.
• Growth Potential: Be part of a team driving energy transformation while developing your technical and leadership skills.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate contractor resources and assignments for technical analysis work and process contractor purchase requisitions and invoices
• Facilitate coordination meetings and joint efforts
• Identify process improvements and coordinate implementation
• Help inform requirements for new software development to increase process efficiency
• Prepare status reports and presentations for leadership
• Create and maintain desk side documentation
• Support necessary revisions to the PJM Tariff, business practice manual development, and communication to stakeholders

Characteristics and Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 5 years of experience in project or program management role
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation and organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
• Ability to work with project management and finance software

Preferred

• PMP Certification
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent, applicable work experience