Performance Improvement Project Manager Jobs in Utah

This role is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives early in your career. As a Project Manager within the Field & Supply Chain Operations PMO, you will lead initiatives that directly improve how work gets done across the business — from field execution to supply chain performance.

You won’t just coordinate projects or focus on outputs—you will drive outcomes, solve operational problems, and help scale how the organization operates. This role offers strong exposure to senior leaders and a clear path for growth into program leadership.

The Project Manager is responsible for driving execution of high-priority, cross-functional initiatives within the Field & Supply Chain Operations PMO.

This role translates business priorities into structured, executable plans and ensures initiatives are delivered on time, with clear ownership, measurable outcomes, and sustained operational impact.

The Project Manager partners closely with Field Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and Support teams, operating as a trusted execution leader in complex, fast-moving environments.

Success is measured by delivered outcomes, operational improvements, and the ability to drive work forward in complex, ambiguous environments.

Success in this role is measured by delivered outcomes, operational improvements, and the ability to move ambiguous work forward.

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned initiatives, from scoping through implementation and stabilization
• Translate ambiguous problems into clear workplans with defined milestones, owners, dependencies, risks, and decisions
• Drive execution rigor across timelines, risks, issues, and stakeholder commitments
• Align stakeholders across Field Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, and Support teams
• Clarify ownership, roles, handoffs, dependencies, and escalation paths
• Facilitate working sessions, project reviews, and decision-making forums
• Ensure operational readiness for launch (field readiness, support, communications, adoption)
• Partner with Field and Supply Chain leaders to identify risks, blockers, and friction points before they impact execution
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce rework, and simplify operations
• Track and measure outcomes, including baseline metrics and realized impact.

• Initiatives are delivered on time with clear, measurable outcomes
• Operational processes are simplified and more scalable
• Stakeholders are aligned and decisions move quickly
• Work results in sustained impact, not one-time launches

• 2–4 years of experience in project management, program management, operations, consulting, or related fields
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Strong organizational, execution, and follow-through skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to structure ambiguous work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environment
  Comfort working with data, metrics, and performance tracking

• Drive for action and ownership mindset
• Ability to push work forward even without perfect clarity
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Confidence working with managers and senior stakeholders
• Curiosity and drive to improve how the business operates

• Experience in field operations, supply chain, logistics, service operations, customer operations, or similar environments Experience with process improvement or operational optimization
• Familiarity with process mapping, Lean Six Sigma, operational excellence, or business process optimization Experience with business cases, ROI analysis, or performance tracking
• Experience supporting launch readiness, adoption, stabilization, or post-implementation follow-through
• Experience working within or alongside a PMO

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.