Project Manager I, II, III or Sr (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an organization that prioritizes a People First culture. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-level projects and programs that drive organizational strategy and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scope development, and resource coordination
• Support cross-functional teams and manage project documentation
• Deploy foundational PMO tools and provide basic health reporting
• Participate in training initiatives to build project management skills
• Independently manage moderately complex projects with cross-functional teams
• Refine project scopes, budgets, and vendor relationships
• Utilize PMO tools to monitor project health and performance
• Contribute to process improvement within the PMO
• Lead complex projects with significant organizational visibility
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align project goals with strategy
• Manage vendor relationships and mitigate risks
• Mentor junior project managers and enhance PMO capabilities
• Drive enterprise-level programs and strategic initiatives
• Manage project portfolios and oversee interdependencies
• Provide executive-level updates and data-driven insights
• Champion process optimization and mentor project teams

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of project management principles and tools
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 3+ years of experience
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 5+ years of experience
• Advanced expertise in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience (Master's preferred)
• Expert-level knowledge of program and portfolio management
• PMP certification preferred (strongly preferred for Senior level)
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SharePoint, OnePlan, D365)
• Ability to work in both indoor and field environments

Benefits

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
• Life insurance
• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Wellness Program
• New Flexible Work Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So much more!

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