Principal Program Manager (Hybrid / Remote)_

Baltimore

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

**TOTAL REWARDS**

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $143,100 to $159,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION**

Develop strategy and execute plans and manage resources, financials, scope, risk and services within one or more functional areas of Information Technology to deliver business results. Provide IT products, services and solutions on time, within budget and with the required functionality. Establish, maintain and enhance relationships with clients. Participate in developing and implementing strategy/policy. Develop, manage, and evaluate complex programs/initiatives involving multiple projects at a time within and between functional areas of Information Technology. Operates independently with little or no supervision.

+ Utilize understanding of customer's business needs to determine requirements and help set direction for programs of work which include more than one embedded project

+ Make judicious decisions in familiar and new situations and contribute to strategic program decisions.

+ Develop and implement comprehensive roadmaps and program plans, cross-functionally defining objectives, timelines, budgets, and resources. Oversee/manage scope, schedule, and budget for complex large programs and various projects. Manage risks and issues.

+ Determine appropriate methods and processes to follow based on complexity and risk level of program.

+ Drive effective teamwork, transparent communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities.

+ Need to identify the $level for the program responsibilities (like up to $25M) (want to differentiate what could become E05 level)

+ Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

+ Growth mindset with a desire to learn, a tendency to embrace challenges, persist in the face of setback, see failures as essential to mastery, learn from criticism and find lessons and inspiration in the success of others.

+ Help to create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can bring their authentic self, where all voices are heard, and where we do our best work as a result.

+ Confident, articulate and able to influence an audience with varying views and perspectives.

+ A sense of personal ownership and accountability is required, with the ability to develop and deliver to deadlines while managing internal stakeholder expectations.

+ Self-motivated with a strong drive for reaching across teams and organizations to make progress collaboratively.

+ Operate independently with little or no supervision.

+ Mentor junior-level team project management team members and others. May be required to manage contractor resources.

**PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES**

+ Develop and plan scope, schedule, resources, and budget for defined deliverables in accordance with IT project/program management standards. Establish requirements, milestones; anticipate, document and mitigate risks and issues.

+ Direct development and lead teams on strategic IT initiatives, projects, and programs. Lead requirements analysis, performance measurement, and/or quality assurance. Manage scope, schedule, and budget for strategic high profile, complex organizational projects and programs.

+ Operate utilizing standard processes as defined within the Management Model. Oversee process improvement efforts and ensure adoption of standard processes and procedures.

+ Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with business and IT partners. Communicate status and change impacts to key stakeholders and leadership on a regular basis, escalate risks and issues as appropriate. Ensure change management plans are in place and oversee execution of change management plans.

+ Provide coaching/ mentorship for IT personnel. Participate in career development and recognition activities. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization. Lead a small team of contractors and employees as needed.

+ Maintain current business knowledge/acumen and industry trends, including technology solutions and program management capabilities to deliver business results. Apply to programs of work as appropriate.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Bachelor's degree in IT/Security or related discipline and at least 8 to 10 years' experience in area of technical specialty; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

+ PMP certification required

+ Strong knowledge of business practices and processes in area of specialty

+ Experience leading and managing IT projects with sub-teams and knowledge of IT program management

+ Experience leading and managing technical personnel

+ Strong judgment and excellent analytical ability

+ Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business leadership and with vendors

+ Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, & PowerPoint), and relevant specialized business applications to support business needs

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

+ Graduate degree in IT, Security, Business or related discipline

+ Change Management and/or other certifications that may be required by job focus

+ Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value with advanced problem solving, financial/analytical, performance management, negotiation, and conflict management skills

+ Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team. Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, meet critical deadlines, communicate effectively, and foster culture of change

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies supporting technology

+ Experience managing large-scale programs and projects spanning multiple technical teams

+ Experience in managing data, analytics or AI based efforts

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.