Quality Management Lead/PMO - Luma PR

LUMA - Built for Puerto Rico

We rely on electricity every day. We need it to run our appliances, power the streetlights and produce the goods and services that drive our economy.At LUMA we are committed to provide Puerto Rico with electricity that we all can depend on. At LUMA, we put people first — our employees, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities as they work to build an electricity system that will make Puerto Rico a better place.If you're looking for a career where you can make a tangible difference in the lives of your neighbors and your community, LUMA is the place for you. LUMA offers new jobs designed to respond to the current and future needs of the T&D system. Together we're transforming the island's electric transmission and distribution system, and energizing Puerto Rico. Please note that these new jobs with LUMA offer different terms and conditions of employment to those currently in place with PREPA.We will schedule interviews with all qualified PREPA candidates. All PREPA applicants will receive priority in hiring and a compensation package equal to or better than what they receive today. In order to receive notifications as additional positions and locations are posted, please create a profile on our career site.

About the Position

Reporting to the Section Manager, PMO, this is a leadership position that provides supervision, administration, coordination, and accountability to lead PMO quality management for the Capital Programs department.  This role is responsible for effectively implementing quality assurance and control on any PMO-produced processes, standards, and artifacts to ensure the organization can quickly learn and adapt to them.

This role will be responsible for ensuring compliance and adherence against internal and external regulations; and for conducting comprehensive reviews and audits of each project phase of the project life cycle.

What will you get up to everyday?

• Lead the creation and implementation of quality management strategies and plans to achieve excellence through quality.
• Consult with Managers and/or Sponsor to identify suitable projects for Audits based on successes and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Meet with Project Managers at the end of each phase to review the utilization of methodologies and tools.
• Identify gaps against applicable Regulatory & Legislation and develop recommendations for review with the PMO Manager.
• Finalize recommendations for review/approval with applicable Manager(s) and/or Project Sponsor.
• Prepare monthly report for the PMO Manager advising on the progress of Audits, including performance on utilization metrics.
• Consolidate monthly reports into a high-level, quarterly report for review by Senior Management.
• Working with PMO Team and technical writer(s), create & amend audit methodologies and tools to incorporate recommendations.
• Implement and/or improve a Lessons Learned Program, communicating and evaluating them and supporting continuous improvement of the organization through this program.
• Support the review and approval function for finalizing updated documentation.
• Ensure finished documentation is posted to the PMO SharePoint and metadata is updated as required.
• Prepare and send out an implementation notice to the PMO user community when new or updated documents are ready for implementation.
• Regularly communicate with Project Managers the audit status of their projects.
• Be available and open to Project Managers wanting to provide comments and suggestions.
• Present Audit highlights at monthly knowledge transfer sessions.
• Establish, monitor, and report on project management (utilization) audit metrics, prepare reports, and present key audit findings to senior management.
• Other duties, as required.

Leadership Responsibilities

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What We are Hoping You Bring to LUMA

LUMA's culture is rooted in the concept of People First, Safety Always. We want your knowledge and expertise to pair with LUMA's globally recognized experts in numerous fields such as customer service, field workforce development, high-voltage transmission engineering, distributed energy resources and mini/micro grid integration. Our employees receive substantial training and development, as well as opportunities for advancement and success. Within our People First, Safety Always culture, we're committed to offering continuous learning opportunities and career-long support for our employees.

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Business, or Technical Institute.
• Project Management training/certification (i.e. PMP) or equivalent relevant experience would be considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in a utility or EPC environment.
• Demonstrated understanding and skills in performing audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as advanced listening and comprehension skills.
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills required to interview project team members and management, and translate targeted information into audit reports and recommendations.
• Ability to remain flexible, adapt, and quickly comprehend project influences from other LUMA Departments (as required).
• Excellent time management skills to effectively generate, prepare and manage quality work under stringent timelines.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to prioritize and execute multiple work requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects and exercise discretion and confidentiality where required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.

More Details on what to expect with this position at LUMA

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Travel Requirements

• Office based
• Travel: Up to 10%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: Less than 5 LBS
• Vision: 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing: Receive detailed information if spoken to.

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: N/A
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
• Working in high places: N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: N/A
• Work with electricity: N/A
• Work with explosives: N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
• Loud Noise conditions (abover 87 db): N/A
• Other environmental factors including weather conditions: N/A
• Other:

We are looking forward to seeing your application!

You made it to the end of the job posting! Thank you for expressing interest in LUMA and taking the time to read all the details of this position. We encourage you to apply and give us the opportunity to get to know you better through the recruitment process. Together, we're energizing the people of Puerto Rico.

Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.LUMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.