Job Posting End Date
07-24-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Leads team of cross functional professionals for a specific period to time to deliver high quality technology solutions to the business. Lead collaboration to create and agree upon plan to deliver a solution to the business, and then baseline the project for ongoing tracking either by scope or functionality. Team will follow the chosen project management methodology and standard work to deliver the solution, continually keeping the project team and stakeholders informed of progress, challenges, and plans to overcome those challenges. The scope of job can range from a program, set of projects or product depending upon assignment. The resources may be managing the entire project or a specific part of the part of the project. Financial management may be of department, program, or projects and include applicable Procurement Management activities.Job Description
Provides project and program leadership within the Infrastructure, Operations and Support (IOS) organization, which is responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of AEP’s technology systems and network.
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Responsibilities, qualifications & capabilities:
Leads the analysis, planning, and execution of enterprise-level projects across the organization.
Manages a diverse portfolio of project types, including strategic initiatives, proof-of-concept efforts, technology upgrades and lifecycle activities, and remediation of findings and vulnerabilities.
Proactively identifies, assesses, and communicates risks and obstacles before they affect project outcomes.
Demonstrates agile approach, embraces change, and drives continuous improvement in team processes and day-to-day operations.
Additional Preferred Requirements:
Demonstrated success leading complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels, including the timely escalation of risks and issues.
Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex information and data into actionable plans and drive execution to completion.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, supported by a strong executive presence.
Ability to develop clear, audience-appropriate communications and presentations, and to deliver messages to leadership with confidence and clarity.
Strong project financial management skills, including budget, estimate, and actuals analysis; status reporting; risk and issue identification and resolution; purchase requests; work orders; invoice processing; and the development and maintenance of project estimates.
Two to three years of experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar technology initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality standards and meeting delivery commitments.
Program-level experience is strongly preferred.
What We're Looking For:
Education requirements are listed below:
Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field is required.
Work Experience requirement listed below:
7 years of relevant work experience is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
What You'll Get:
Base Salary from $116,255.00 - $151,132.50 /year. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in project management, computer science, or related technical field
- 7 years of relevant work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar technology initiatives (2-3 years)
- Program-level project management experience
- Strong project financial management skills (budgeting, estimates, actuals, purchase requests, invoice processing)
- Demonstrated success leading complex projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate complex data into actionable plans
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and executive presence
- Agile methodology experience and commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and delivery commitments
What We Do
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
