Project Manager
**Work Place Flexibility:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)
**JOB SUMMARY**
Provide project management oversight to business, process and performance improvement efforts across Utility Operations. Assigned projects are typically of short duration and can be very quick turnaround. Project teams comprised of analysts and engineers from within the Planning & Process Assurance group, SMEs from across Distribution Operations and Asset Management, other Utility Operations groups, and from other Business Units. This position is responsible for clear communication of expectations, project deliverables and timelines to team members, quality control on deliverables and conformance to department processes to ensure successful completion of projects. This position is also expected to be a working member of project teams, providing technical and analytic participation based on prior experience. This position can expect to have frequent interaction with senior and executive management, as well as field operations personnel.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Collaborate with Performance Measurement and Data/Analytics personnel and other SMEs to deliver process improvement plans and programs and other initiatives as assigned, based on best practices, root cause investigations, data analytics and other research and analysis practices.
+ Plan, monitor and manage range of internal projects from initiation through completion, ensure on-time completion according to specifications. Likely responsible for multiple projects of various sizes and subjects concurrently.
+ Support quantification of benefits through performance metrics and monetized value.
+ Lead cross-functional teams focusing on process improvement in all aspects of the Utility Operations business.
+ Provide regular updates and interface with project sponsors and internal customers to assure alignment on project direction, deliverables, and schedule.
+ Manage relationships between departments and business units during project analysis and execution.
+ Secure required resources, and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes.
+ Develop professional quality presentations of results and recommendations, persuasively communicate insights and conclusions, and provide briefings to other groups and upper management (including OCE-level presentations) as requested. Responsible for Quality Assurance program and conformance with department processes related to project execution.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Minimum education required of the position**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
+ MBA preferred.
**Minimum experience required of the position**
+ 3-5 years experience in Operations Management or Project Management.
+ 5 years of commercial contracts experience in the energy/utility industry, strongly preferred.
+ 5 years of experience in design engineering, system planning, field Operations or construction.
**Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position**
Strong interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills. Experienced in project management roles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detailed oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. In depth understanding of utility regulation and RFPs.
**Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position**
Project Management Professional certification desired.
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**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans Texas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
**Job Function** : Professional
**FLSA Status** : Professional
**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered
**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT
**Number of Openings** : 1
**Req ID:** 119825
**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere ( to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
**EEO Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
**Accessibility:** Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click **here (...?subject=Accessibility)** and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
**Additional Responsibilities:** As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact ... to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Please note:** Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
**Job Segment:** Project Manager, QA, Quality Assurance, Design Engineer, MBA, Technology, Quality, Engineering, Management
**Work Place Flexibility:** Hybrid
**Legal Entity:** Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)
**JOB SUMMARY**
Provide project management oversight to business, process and performance improvement efforts across Utility Operations. Assigned projects are typically of short duration and can be very quick turnaround. Project teams comprised of analysts and engineers from within the Planning & Process Assurance group, SMEs from across Distribution Operations and Asset Management, other Utility Operations groups, and from other Business Units. This position is responsible for clear communication of expectations, project deliverables and timelines to team members, quality control on deliverables and conformance to department processes to ensure successful completion of projects. This position is also expected to be a working member of project teams, providing technical and analytic participation based on prior experience. This position can expect to have frequent interaction with senior and executive management, as well as field operations personnel.
**Job Responsibilities:**
+ Collaborate with Performance Measurement and Data/Analytics personnel and other SMEs to deliver process improvement plans and programs and other initiatives as assigned, based on best practices, root cause investigations, data analytics and other research and analysis practices.
+ Plan, monitor and manage range of internal projects from initiation through completion, ensure on-time completion according to specifications. Likely responsible for multiple projects of various sizes and subjects concurrently.
+ Support quantification of benefits through performance metrics and monetized value.
+ Lead cross-functional teams focusing on process improvement in all aspects of the Utility Operations business.
+ Provide regular updates and interface with project sponsors and internal customers to assure alignment on project direction, deliverables, and schedule.
+ Manage relationships between departments and business units during project analysis and execution.
+ Secure required resources, and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks and changes.
+ Develop professional quality presentations of results and recommendations, persuasively communicate insights and conclusions, and provide briefings to other groups and upper management (including OCE-level presentations) as requested. Responsible for Quality Assurance program and conformance with department processes related to project execution.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Minimum education required of the position**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
+ MBA preferred.
**Minimum experience required of the position**
+ 3-5 years experience in Operations Management or Project Management.
+ 5 years of commercial contracts experience in the energy/utility industry, strongly preferred.
+ 5 years of experience in design engineering, system planning, field Operations or construction.
**Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position**
Strong interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills. Experienced in project management roles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detailed oriented and possess excellent organizational skills. In depth understanding of utility regulation and RFPs.
**Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position**
Project Management Professional certification desired.
\#LI-NC1
\#LI-HYBRID
**Primary Location:** Louisiana-New Orleans Texas : The Woodlands || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson
**Job Function** : Professional
**FLSA Status** : Professional
**Relocation Option:** No Relocation Offered
**Union description/code** : NON BARGAINING UNIT
**Number of Openings** : 1
**Req ID:** 119825
**Travel Percentage** :Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere ( to view the EEI page, or see statements below.
**EEO Statement:** The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
**Accessibility:** Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click **here (...?subject=Accessibility)** and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
**Additional Responsibilities:** As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (
The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact ... to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
**WORKING CONDITIONS:**
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
**Please note:** Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
**Job Segment:** Project Manager, QA, Quality Assurance, Design Engineer, MBA, Technology, Quality, Engineering, Management
Job ID: 485308647
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025
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