Senior Project Manager
Company: Exelon
Location: Maywood
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is
leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem
solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work
with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and
communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered
by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive
and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community
service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000 colleagues strong
serving more than 10.7 million customers at six energy companies
Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE),
Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO
Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).
We're committed to creating an environment where every person can
thrive. Our employee experience is grounded in four tenets that
guide how we support our people: purposeful careers, growth
opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. In our
relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh
perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the
future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation,
incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a
rewarding career. Are you in? Primary Purpose: Manage Information
Technology projects consisting of cross-functional teams involving
multiple IT disciplines and areas including contract resources.
Responsible for managing the scope, schedule, budget projects and
programs. Leads project teams through business case / funding
approval process, initiation, execution and project closeout in
accordance with IT Management Model and PMI standards. These
projects have budgets that will typically range from $250K to $15
million. Position may be required to work extended hours for
coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies. Note:
This is a hybrid position (in-office with remote flexibility).
Employees are required to be in office at least three days per week
(Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). This role is open to all of our
corporate service areas within IL, PA, NJ, DE, MD or Washington DC.
No relocation is available. You must be able to commute within our
service area to be considered. Primary Duties: Responsible and
accountable for overall project performance for projects,
subprojects, processes, new technology programs, information
technology and organizational initiatives. (35%) Ensures project
costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of
recovery plans, to stay within approved limits. (20%) Identify and
obtain project team resources with the assistance of
Manager/Project Management. When supporting projects, helps ensure
all team resources are identified and obtained. (20%) Communicate
with the sponsor and key stakeholders on project issues, including
executive level and interdepartmental presentations. (15%)
Interface effectively forming good working relationships with team
members, line managers, internal interfacing organizations and
contract service providers as applicable. (10%) Job Scope: The Sr.
Project Manager is an individual contributor accountable for
project budgets, team performance and developing strategic plans to
implement projects for various organizations. Responsibilities also
include managing scope, budget and schedule within approved
parameters and providing structured and detailed reports to the
appropriate Management team. Tasks include but are not limited to,
ensuring the completion of business cases, budgetary approvals,
project scheduling, design and engineering tasks, vegetation
management reviews, project reporting, project financial analysis,
major equipment procurement, environmental analysis, obtaining real
estate and relationship management with external customers,
vendors, townships and regulatory agencies. Makes and facilitates
improvements to business processes within the scope of the project.
Interacts routinely with key internal and external stakeholders
including senior management, the business customers, and
governmental and regulatory officials. Prepares innovative and
comprehensive change procedures for major projects. Conducts
cost/benefit analyses or feasibility studies to determine the
effect of changes on a project. Works under limited supervision and
uses independent judgment skills. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in project management, Informational Systems or
Computer Science or related discipline and 4-7 years of project
management or related experience. In lieu of degree, 6-9 years of
relevant experience. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the
effective use of the project management tools in complex
applications. Advanced project planning skills. Demonstrates
proficiency in project risk management and resolving project issues
in practical applications of a difficult nature. Demonstrated
ability to effectively communicate highly technical information in
non-technical terminology where the messages is of difficult
nature, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to deliver
work aligning to project management principles & framework.
Knowledge, training, and experience allowing for successful
demonstration of quality management techniques for large projects.
Demonstrated ability to implement and control medium size projects.
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Performance Indicators to
successfully meet broad work objectives. Demonstrates proficiency
of project tracking and reporting in practical applications of a
difficult nature. Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
or achieve CAPM within two years of job entry (PMP certification
will fulfill this requirement). Preferred Qualifications: Master's
degree in project management, Informational Systems or Computer
Science (or advanced technical degree) or Business Administration.
Proficient in project cost and scope management procedures in
practical applications of moderate difficulty. Ability to prepare
change procedures, including a budget change, for a medium size
project. Demonstrated ability to realistically identify and break
work down into discrete and measurable tasks, set priorities,
define dependencies, schedule activities, and organize work for a
medium sized project. Demonstrates ability to build, lead, and
manage IT projects or sub-teams and knowledge of IT project
management. Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in the phases of
contract administration. Demonstrated ability to set the example in
challenging and difficult project situations. Experience with a
specialized technical skill set and knowledge of 1-3 technical
areas. Experience or knowledge of the specific functional area or
discipline (e.g., Real Time Systems, Finance, Supply, HR or other
Nuclear, Utility, Commercial Retail or Corporate functional areas).
Demonstrated ability to prepare comprehensive change procedures for
major projects. Understand the level of change management necessary
for success. PROSCI Certification ENP-PPM Knowledge & PFOT access
credentials. Advanced to expert in M365 Office Suite (Excel, PBI,
PPT, Word, SP, Loop, MSFT Project) Strong Financial acumen Good
understanding on LRP process (Long Range Planning). Benefits:
Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills,
qualifications, experience, and other factors: $98,400.00/Yr. –
$135,300.00/Yr. Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15% 401(k)
match and annual company contribution Medical, dental and vision
insurance Life and disability insurance Generous paid time off
options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed
holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or
parental leave Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental
and emotional support Wellbeing programs such as tuition
reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness
reimbursement Referral bonus program And much more Note:
Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not
apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or
represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written
plan or program documents.
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