Duke Energy Corporation
Project Manager II - Enterprise Major Projects: Strategic Communications
Duke Energy Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Project Manager II - Enterprise Major Projects: Strategic Communications
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Overview More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you\'ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
This PM-II position will be working in the Enterprise Communications Strategic Project Program within the Power Grid Operations organization to provide project management skills, specializing in leading project teams through telecommunications hardware and software deployments in Duke Energy vehicles, data centers, Duke facilities, on towers, and on the grid. Initial responsibilities include leading a project to install a land mobile radio system in the Nantahala region—including towers and shelters work, core server installs, Duke facility installs, and radio installations in vehicles. Future efforts will require this role to lead a project team or teams to deliver quality scope on time and on budget. Financial acumen and schedule adherence are a primary focus.
Responsibilities
Create / Staff / Lead Project Team: provide leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with internal and external organizations (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).
Guide matrixed team members daily and interface with functional leaders regarding placement, development and conflict resolution.
Establish and maintain communications among project/program stakeholders: structure, lead, or assist in project-related meetings; prepare and report monthly project status and other required communications.
Ensure Project Plans and reporting are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit procedures; communicate effectively with management/governance teams.
Plan assigned projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects; champion planning processes including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes where applicable.
Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost, and schedule; define objectives, stakeholders, deliverables, WBS, schedule, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, resource plan, budget, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close-out.
Qualifications Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years minimum relevant work experience
In lieu of required degree, High School/G.E.D. and nine (9) years minimum relevant work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Project Management
Working knowledge to proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project-related work experience
Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member
Experience forecasting in the project environment
Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project-related Scheduling/Cost Controls
CAPM, PE, CM2-P, PMP or other related certification
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Travel & Relocation
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) – No
Travel: Yes (as required by role)
Posting Expiration Posting expires Saturday, October 4, 2025. All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Additional Please note that to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Overview More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you\'ll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
This PM-II position will be working in the Enterprise Communications Strategic Project Program within the Power Grid Operations organization to provide project management skills, specializing in leading project teams through telecommunications hardware and software deployments in Duke Energy vehicles, data centers, Duke facilities, on towers, and on the grid. Initial responsibilities include leading a project to install a land mobile radio system in the Nantahala region—including towers and shelters work, core server installs, Duke facility installs, and radio installations in vehicles. Future efforts will require this role to lead a project team or teams to deliver quality scope on time and on budget. Financial acumen and schedule adherence are a primary focus.
Responsibilities
Create / Staff / Lead Project Team: provide leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with internal and external organizations (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).
Guide matrixed team members daily and interface with functional leaders regarding placement, development and conflict resolution.
Establish and maintain communications among project/program stakeholders: structure, lead, or assist in project-related meetings; prepare and report monthly project status and other required communications.
Ensure Project Plans and reporting are developed and communicated according to PMCoE Standards and Business Unit procedures; communicate effectively with management/governance teams.
Plan assigned projects including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects; champion planning processes including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, cost control, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes where applicable.
Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost, and schedule; define objectives, stakeholders, deliverables, WBS, schedule, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, resource plan, budget, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close-out.
Qualifications Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years minimum relevant work experience
In lieu of required degree, High School/G.E.D. and nine (9) years minimum relevant work experience
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Project Management
Working knowledge to proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project-related work experience
Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member
Experience forecasting in the project environment
Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project-related Scheduling/Cost Controls
CAPM, PE, CM2-P, PMP or other related certification
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Travel & Relocation
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) – No
Travel: Yes (as required by role)
Posting Expiration Posting expires Saturday, October 4, 2025. All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Additional Please note that to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Privacy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) • Terms of Use • Accessibility
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