CARIAN
Utilities
SeniorProjectManager–DistributionInterconnectionPortfolio
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“Senior Project Manager – Distribution Interconnection Portfolio at CARIAN. Skills: Portfolio execution, Distribution interconnection, Utility operations. Lead portfolio execution. Coordinate planning”
Industry & Context.
Remove bottlenecks; Identify bottlenecks; Resolve bottlenecks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years utility project management, 15+ years program management, Manage large portfolios, 50+ concurrent projects, Electric distribution programs, Utility operations knowledge, Coordinate internal utility functions, High-volume environments, Deadline-driven environments, Bachelor's degree required, PMP certification required
Nice to Have
Background in electric distribution programs, Interconnection experience, New business experience, Capital delivery experience
What You'll Do.
Lead portfolio execution
Coordinate engineering
Coordinate OH/UG work planning
Coordinate customer solutions
Own portfolio performance
Identify systemic bottlenecks
Resolve systemic bottlenecks
Establish prioritization
Maintain prioritization
Provide executive communication
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Client leadership
Communication Scope
Executive communication
Process & Methodology
PMP
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager – Distribution Interconnection Portfolio Location: New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site at client location required) Job Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 15+ years Compensation: $135k - $175k Annual Base Salary About Us CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on. Position Overview CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as the portfolio lead for a large, high-volume distribution interconnection program supporting New Jersey’s Community Solar initiatives and evolving BPU requirements. This role is responsible for driving execution across planning, engineering, construction, and customer-facing teams. The work spans a high-volume portfolio of projects progressing concurrently through planning and construction across multiple utility divisions. This is not a single-project PM role. This position requires a senior operator who can drive execution across multiple teams, remove bottlenecks, and hold stakeholders accountable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: - Lead portfolio-level execution of distributed generation and interconnection projects across multiple utility divisions - Coordinate across planning, engineering, OH/UG work planning, materials, metering, and customer solutions - Drive delivery in alignment with NJ BPU deadlines and Community Solar program requirements - Own portfolio performance, including schedule adherence, risk identification, and issue resolution - Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks impacting engineering, materials, and construction exe
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