Operations Manager I Jobs in Gilbert, AZ (NOW HIRING)

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.
Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.
Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.
Summary
As a Project Manager I/II at APS, you will lead important projects that help deliver reliable energy services and business improvements across the organization. By bringing together teams, managing resources, and guiding projects from planning through completion, you help ensure APS can effectively serve customers and support the communities that depend on safe, dependable power every day.
What Your Day Would Be Like

• Lead cross-functional projects that drive meaningful business outcomes and support APS operational goals.
• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to align project priorities, resources, and timelines for successful delivery.
• Coordinate and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and solve challenges along the way.
• Manage project budgets, risks, and resources while balancing organizational needs and strategic objectives.
• Communicate progress, key decisions, and project results to leaders and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Develop and execute project plans that keep teams focused, organized, and moving toward successful outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience leading medium-complexity projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, resource management, and execution skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
• Effective communicator who can provide clear updates and build strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Results-oriented professional who takes ownership and drives projects through completion.

Minimum Requirements
Project Manager I

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus two (2) years job-related project management experience.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling six (6) years.

Project Manager II

• A four-year Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or related field from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years job-related project management experience.
• In lieu of bachelors degree, combination of college coursework and/or experience as a Project Manager or in positions defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery equaling nine (9) years.
• Experience managing multiple small-to-medium size projects simultaneously.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
• General functional/technical knowledge of the business units line of business, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and people management skills.
• Easily adapts to change and uncertainty.
• PMP certification.

Major Accountabilities
1) Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of moderately scaled projects across one or more departments or business units including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies. Ensures completion according to project plan (i.e. scope, schedule, budget).
2) Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors and management. Obtains all necessary approvals.
3) Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting.
4) Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
5) Oversees schedules and directs team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.
6) Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
7) Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, and senior management.
Export Compliance / EEO Statement
This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.
Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.
Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person).
In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location.

• Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).
• Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up.
• Role types are subject to change based on business need.