Senior Project Manager

American Electric Power

. Manage or assist with managing intermediate and complex projects or project programs in a matrix team environment .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeGahanna • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $87,633 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies, ensuring safety and efficiency while maintaining stakeholder communication and transparency. Proficient in project planning, execution, and controls, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team development.

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Project ManagementWaterfall MethodologyAgile MethodologyPMP CertificationConstruction Safety

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ExecutionProject ControlsCost EstimatingRisk ManagementContract DevelopmentProcurementScope ManagementBudget ManagementOutage Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationTeam DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementProject EngineeringQuality ControlFinancial AdministrationNuclear Facilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage or assist with managing intermediate and complex projects or project programs in a matrix team environment
Provide project leadership, direction, training, coordination, communication, and stakeholder transparency
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects safely, efficiently, economically, and with balanced risk
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate assigned project activities
Perform project coordination and administrative tasks and act for the lead project manager or supervisor when unavailable
Develop and implement Waterfall and Agile project management techniques
Support accountability for the AEP System Safety Process and Zero Harm environment
Develop, review, and coordinate project plans, schedules, budgets, tools, and staffing
Communicate project details and status updates; lead planning meetings and project or outage updates
Build relationships with project teams, plant and operating company staff, customers, partners, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
Guide design, systems, procedures, schedules, and costs
Ensure timely and efficient project work and progressively lead intermediate projects
Coach and develop team members on project management skills
Develop and manage procurement plans and contracts, including proposals, bids, vendor selection, negotiations, performance, and quality
Conduct or assist with project closeout and analyze project success and benefits
Apply AEP project management organizational standards
Evaluate team member capabilities and recommend staffing actions
Promote continuous improvement, challenge assumptions, and seek subject matter expertise
Perform work at various AEP locations and travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field with 3 years qualified experience for Project Manager; 5 years for Project Manager Senior
Two-year associate’s degree in the same disciplines with 5 years qualified experience for Project Manager; 7 years for Project Manager Senior
High School Diploma/GED with 7 years qualified experience for Project Manager; 9 years for Project Manager Senior
Qualified experience in project management, outage management, business/financial administration, major construction, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, or comparable production-environment experience
Project Manager Senior experience must show progressively increasing project management and business responsibility across certifying body knowledge areas
Knowledge or preparedness in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
Valid state driver's license required
PMP certification preferred but not required
Ability to perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
Ability to work at homes, offices, power plants including nuclear facilities, and construction sites
Ability to work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure at nuclear sites within NRC limits
Ability to travel typically 25% or less, with greater travel possible for specific assignments
Ability to apply project management principles and techniques including Waterfall and Agile
Ability to develop skills in strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment, prioritization, economic analysis, scope management, contract development, procurement, and project controls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Competitive compensation