Compensation

$102,349.65 - $187,445.49

(Based on Experience)

Summary

The CIP Program Assurances Manager is responsible for implementing, leading and managing the quality, risk, and safety management processes detailed in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Program’s Program Management Plan (PMP). The CIP Program Assurances Manager works under the direction of the CIP Director, and working closely with the GLWA leadership and Member Partners is a resource and subject matter expert (SME) to the CIP Delivery Team, including all CIP project delivery teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive and cooperative relationships with Program and Project delivery Team Members, Operations and the Financial Services team
• Manage consistency with application of PMP processes and plans and implement audit strategies that comply with professional standards
• Understand and recognize engineering and construction industry standards, key performance drivers, business trends, emerging technologies and industry developments
• Develop people and team commitments to quality, risk and safety objectives by encouraging individuals to think for themselves and take responsibility for their contributions
• Deliver status reports of CIP Assurances’ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to GLWA Leadership Team Members
• Conduct timely performance reviews and provide performance feedback/training
• Resolve procedural disputes or disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies    
• Use technology to learn continually and share knowledge with Assurance Leads to enhance program delivery
• Lead education programs to continually develop skills
• Interview, hire and train Assurance Team Members

Required Education and Experience

At the time of application, applicant must:

• Bachelor’s degree in the related operational or functional fields, such as Engineering, Chemistry, Accounting, or Human Resources
• Five years of recent management and operational experience gained through progressively more responsible positions.
• Professional accreditation in an area related to the operational or functional field may be required for some specialty areas at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Ten (10) years of project quality, risk, and/or safety control in capital projects or equivalent experience in a utility operations area, business planning, accounting, finance, construction management and/or project management
• Knowledge of program assessment and control process, practices, and procedures
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Strong computer and research skills; knowledge of analysis software is preferred (e.g., Statistical Analysis Software or System Applications and Products)
• Project management or relevant experience
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification
• Background in ISO, Lean, 6Sigma or equivalent certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings.  This position also requires the ability to walk throughout the plants and facilities.

Environmental Working Requirements:

May work in an office, plant, or field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.

Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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