Senior Project Manager

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Provides project management for enterprise-wide, cross functional, gas initiatives and programs.

Essential Functions

• Manages the initiative through the project lifecycle, including gathering requirements, developing a budget, planning, scheduling, monitoring and overseeing execution through completion, value delivery, benefit realization and long-term sustainability review.
• Manages multiple projects and optimizes bandwidth to maximize value to Gas stakeholders. This will include innovation and continuous improvement efforts, including launching new products and services, application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process improvements and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.
• Manages scope of projects to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters. Proposes recommendations and adjustments when required.
• Develops effective communication plan to meet objectives and ensure stakeholder awareness at all appropriate gates and critical decision points, in addition to regular updates.
• Develops periodic project status and progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and visual management tools.
• Coordinates the use of internal and external resources to accomplish successful project completion.
• Coordinates and conducts regular scheduled meetings with internal resources, consultants and contractors/vendors.

• Ensures integrity of supporting project data and records.
• Ensures work is following internal policies and procedures.

Education Description

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or IT.

Experience

• Requires a minimum of three (3) years' experience of project management in enterprise-wide complex projects.
• Requires one (1) year of experience working with agile teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Scrum Master certification preferred.
• Experience in the Utility Industry preferred.

We want you to know
Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type:Full Time
Posting Start Date: 06/27/2025
Posting End Date: 06/30/2025

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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