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The Select Group

Utilities PMO Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

PMO DIRECTOR-UTILITIES (onsite- Detroit MI) The Select Group is seeking a Utilities PMO Director who will serve as TSG's senior executive leader and single point of accountability for our PMO managed ...

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Utility and Substations Project Manager

Detroit, MI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Candidate MUST HAVE 6 years of Utility project related experience, with 6 months of project management experience in renewable energy such as wind, solar and energy storage capital

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Industrial Utilities Lead

Ann Arbor, MI

Serve as Project Manager or Industrial Lead on Industrial utility projects and work closely with the project's Engineering Manager. This includes developing, updating, and managing project scope ...

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Industrial Utilities Lead

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

Serve as Project Manager or Industrial Lead on Industrial utility projects and work closely with the project's Engineering Manager. This includes developing, updating, and managing project scope ...

The Planet Group

Project Manager

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

Required Skills & Experien * ceStrong familiarity with gas utility construction projects and industry best practice * s.Demonstrated experience managing capital construction projects from initiation ...

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Project Manager - utitlies

Ypsilanti, MI · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager of Utilities to join our leadership team at a major plant operation. This role offers direct visibility to senior executives and the opportunity to ...

FastTek

Project Manager

Novi, MI

Project Manager #1057037 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Manages multiple concurrent ... Familiarity with electric utility construction processes preferred. * Familiarity with electric ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utilities project manager?

To thrive as a Utilities Project Manager, you need a strong background in project management, civil or electrical engineering, and knowledge of utility infrastructure, often supported by a relevant degree and PMP certification. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), GIS systems, and regulatory compliance tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities help manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders effectively. These skills are crucial for delivering complex utility projects on time, within budget, and according to safety and regulatory standards.

What is a utilities project manager?

A Utilities Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of projects related to utility infrastructure, such as water, gas, electricity, or telecommunications. They coordinate teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate with stakeholders. Their goal is to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining service reliability.

What are the most common challenges faced by utilities project managers in this field?

Utilities Project Managers often encounter challenges related to coordinating across multiple stakeholders, including engineers, contractors, government agencies, and community members. Managing project timelines and budgets in the face of unexpected delays, regulatory changes, or permitting issues is also common. Additionally, navigating safety requirements and environmental regulations requires keen attention to detail. Successful project managers proactively communicate, adapt to shifting project demands, and leverage their industry expertise to keep utilities projects aligned with organizational goals.

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Utilities PMO Director

The Select Group

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

PMO DIRECTOR-UTILITIES (onsite- Detroit MI)
The Select Group is seeking a Utilities PMO Director who will serve as TSG's senior executive leader and single point of accountability for our PMO managed services engagement. This role directs governance, execution oversight, and stakeholder coordination across all active program pillars functioning as the operational and strategic center of gravity for TSG's entire delivery footprint.
This is a high-visibility, operationally intensive role requiring executive presence, utility industry credibility, and hands-on program leadership. The Utilities PMO Director will have direct accountability for program governance, portfolio visibility, delivery performance, and sustained client satisfaction throughout the engagement.
Core Responsibilities
  • Serve as TSG's primary executive Utilities interface and single point of accountability to program leadership and steering committee for all PMO governance, delivery performance, and strategic alignment
  • Establish and oversee governance structure, decision-making authority, escalation protocols, and formal governance forums across all active program pillars
  • Lead steering committee briefings and executive reporting-presenting program status, risks, escalations, and critical decisions requiring leadership action
  • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with stakeholders; deliver presentations in advance and capture action items for incorporation before the next review cycle
  • Host monthly leadership meetings covering resource status, team performance, improvement plans, and upcoming portfolio pipeline
  • Maintain portfolio baseline and ongoing tracking across all program pillars-initiative inventory, scope boundaries, milestone schedules, capital and operating spend, and cross-pillar dependency mapping
  • Drive execution acceleration; work with pillar leads to identify critical path accelerators, parallel workstreams, and near-term schedule opportunities to maintain program momentum
  • Establish decision-readiness protocols ensuring steering committee receives complete analysis, options, trade-offs, and TSG recommendations to enable rapid decision-making without delay loops
  • Manage all scope modifications through formal change control-evaluate change impact against program objectives, document clearly, implement with full transparency, and track implications across schedule, budget, and resources
  • Lead daily risk and issue management; maintain centralized risk/issue log, escalate top risks to steering committee with recommended mitigations, identify systemic patterns and recommend preventive actions
  • Forecast resource needs before gaps occur; scale TSG team composition up or down based on validated portfolio findings and evolving program scope without disrupting delivery
  • Direct TSG's on-site delivery team (Project Managers, Cost Engineers, Schedulers) and coordinate remote SME resources aligned to program scope and complexity
  • Manage key personnel continuity; provide DTE with advanced notice and obtain approval before any changes to key team members
  • Coordinate with DTE finance and pillar stakeholders on capital tracking, spend forecasting, and budget management aligned to initiative execution
  • Actively measure delivery performance, solicit stakeholder feedback, and drive continuous improvement through regular business reviews throughout the engagement lifecycle

Required Experience & Qualifications
  • 20+ years of program and project management experience in complex, regulated environments (utilities, energy, infrastructure, or similar), including operational leadership experience
  • 15+ years of PMO leadership experience, including standing up PMOs from scratch, establishing governance frameworks, and managing multi-pillar/multi-initiative portfolios
  • Demonstrated experience managing $500M+ capital program portfolios with complex stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance requirements, and multi-year project lifecycles
  • Proven ability to work directly with C-suite executives, steering committees, and board-level decision-makers in high-stakes operational environments
  • Experience with rapid PMO activation and emergency/post-event recovery program management
  • Strong portfolio management discipline including initiative prioritization, dependency mapping, risk/issue management, and governance enforcement
  • Experience with portfolio management tools (Smartsheet, Maximo, Hyperion, or similar) and enterprise reporting systems
  • Expertise in capital program delivery, project controls, schedule management, and cost/budget forecasting
  • Understanding of utility industry operations, regulatory frameworks (NERC, state public utility commissions), and infrastructure asset management
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred

Key Competencies
  • Executive presence and credibility with C-suite and board-level stakeholders
  • Operational discipline and governance enforcement without bureaucratic overhead
  • Complex stakeholder management across engineering, operations, finance, and executive teams
  • Strategic thinking with focus on execution and results delivery
  • Rapid decision-making and problem-solving under compressed timelines
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for executive-level reporting
  • Team leadership and ability to scale teams based on actual demand
  • Risk management and escalation protocol discipline
  • Change management and organizational effectiveness in crisis/post-event environments

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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