Manager Project Processing Controls - Portfolio Management - Phillipsburg Training Ctr

FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [FEU]
This position is accountable for managing and directing a team that supports Transmission and Distribution Capital and O&M projects by the creation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders/change orders, and the timely and accurate processing of service entry sheets and temp docs and obtain available discounts. This position oversees the performance and ensures compliance with accounting policies and procedures, terms and conditions of the Outline Agreement, and the Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) process. It resolves issues and implements solutions with our internal and external customers while implementing the Preliminary and Detail Review process. Collaborates with Supply Chain to ensure adherence to contract terms. The position works with Transmission Forecasting team to support the development of the monthly accruals.
Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate commitment to FirstEnergy Core Values and Behaviors, including all aspects of Safety.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment by encouraging open, honest, direct, and ongoing conversations among all team members.
• Execute the performance management process by providing feedback and coaching on an ongoing basis and throughout the year by discussing development opportunities, performance issues, and departmental topics.
• Manage a team that performs a wide variety of diverse activities related to purchase requisitions, purchase orders/change orders, and service entry sheets/temp docs.
• Manage relationships with internal and external customers.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement across the team to better support the company.
• Support and lead the team on developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
• Oversee the Detail Review Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) process.
• Work collaboratively across business units including Project Management, Program Support, Engineering, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, IT, etc.
• Support the Transmission Forecasting team with project forecasting, budgeting, journals, and accruals.
• Demonstrate strong internal and external customer service which includes excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analyze complex issues, develop, and implement actionable recommendations.
• Create and analyze reports to make timely, sound decisions.
• Support storm restoration efforts as required.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred. In lieu of a college degree consideration will be given to applicants having extensive multi-disciplined technical and operational background.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Appreciation for FirstEnergy's core values and behaviors along with demonstrated experience, mindset, and strong disposition toward transparency, unassailable integrity, and trustworthiness
• Extensive knowledge in creation of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, processing invoices utilizing the preliminary and detail review process is preferred..
• In-depth knowledge of information systems such as Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required; working knowledge of SAP, CREWS, PowerOn, QlikView and PowerBI required.
• Understanding of the Notice of Invoice Discrepancy (NOID) process preferred.
• Financial background preferred. Budget and forecasting experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills required.
• Proven ability to make timely, accurate decisions and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to enable effective interaction with both internal and external customers and the ability to communicate results of analysis and business cases.
• Able to coach, mentor, engage, and inspire employees career development.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.