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Position Summary
This Project Manager II (PM-II) position supports Telecom project delivery while serving as Product Owner for an agile team. The role manages work intake, prioritization, planning, execution oversight, stakeholder alignment, reporting, and impediment removal to ensure committed business outcomes are delivered. The position partners closely with business stakeholders, implementation coordinators, engineers, field resources, vendors, and functional teams to scope, prioritize, and deliver Telecom work.
Responsibilities
Work intake
Partner with stakeholders, implementation coordinators, engineers, and field resources to define requests, scope work, set timelines, confirm deliverables, and meet negotiated commitments.
Project leadership and execution
Lead and coordinate internal and external teams supporting Telecom projects, including engineering, project controls, construction management, supply chain, EHS, quality, operations, regulatory, security, transmission, and vendors. Manage or support project planning and execution, including scope, estimates, schedules, cost controls, procurement, vendor selection, start-up, turnover, risk, quality, safety, communications, change management, and closeout.
Agile methodology and processes
Apply Kanban and agile practices to support predictable delivery, capacity planning, continuous improvement, and clear team execution. Maintain a ready, prioritized Jira backlog; monitor delivery metrics; and remove impediments.
Reporting
Maintain project, product, and team reporting for leadership visibility, stakeholder communication, governance, financial tracking, delivery metrics, risks, issues, and decisions.
Stakeholder communication and governance
Lead meetings, status reviews, and reporting routines that keep stakeholders aligned and clearly communicate project status, risks, decisions, and recommendations.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree 5 years' related work experience In lieu of bachelor's degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in project management, business administration, or a related discipline Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Strong project management, decision making, problem solving, risk management, leadership, collaboration, and oversight skills Experience in Telecom Experience working in an agile environment Experience working in Jira Team motivation Experience with scheduling, cost controls, financial analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, construction management, and utility business processes Telecom, IT, Transmission, Distribution, Generation, or other regulated utility experience
Working Conditions
Hybrid role with remote and onsite work after onboarding. Employees should live within reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. Office presence and field travel may be required for meetings, site observations, and implementation support.
Specific Requirements
Build working relationships across organizations that support Telecom delivery, agile execution, business intake, governance, field implementation, and operational turnover, including: Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, Project Controls, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Regulatory, EHS, Security, and Quality Transmission and Distribution Real Estate Renewables, Generation, and operation centers Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors Regulatory agencies
Preferred Skills
Agile delivery, Kanban, Jira, project scoping, project planning, stakeholder engagement, financial analysis, cost controls, reporting, risk management, telecom systems, vendor coordination, and cross-functional leadership.
Key Success Factors
Clear intake and prioritization of Telecom work requests Predictable agile delivery and well-maintained Jira backlog Strong relationships with business partners, engineering teams, implementation coordinators, and field resources Accurate reporting of scope, schedule, cost, risks, issues, metrics, and delivery performance Effective leadership across matrixed project teams and external vendors
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Travel Requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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