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Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This position supports Entergy LA distribution ops team by managing and supporting all project aspects implemented within the OpCo team including routine work, construction programs, grid modernization and work management processes. The incumbent will support company & contract workgroups and interface with many other organizations such as supply chain, finance, project teams, and central organizations by providing project status, identifying risks, and recommending adjustments to safely meet the project schedule and budget ensuring efficiency in all steps.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Louisiana Work Management Team and State Budget Steering Committee on management of projects to achieve the desired benefit and financial goals

• Work to aid Entergy’s compliance with regulations, and advise/consult with management, employees and suppliers on issues

• Supports company and contract workforce to analyze projects, assure compliance of procedures, processes and specifications

• Manage operational performance through data, information, reporting and analysis. Utilize Root Cause Analysis for investigative process and support all departments in understanding Entergy project goal achievement

• Support Training for personnel, help build skills competency assurance and general work environment improvement

• Ensure local supervision is directing employees/contractors in proper work techniques, safety policy and protocols

• Obtains and provides operational related information, ALERTS, knowledge and skills training, including executive reporting

• Work with Contract Compliance and Network Teams to ensure effective implementation of major projects/processes through analyzing audit/observation/assessment information and consistent system-wide application of processes/procedures across the Jurisdiction

• Engage with Louisiana Region Managers and System Teams on issues of consistency or common goal alignment

• Establish, track and control project costs and schedules to meet budgets and critical milestones.

• Prepare and conduct management review meetings at critical milestones. Maintain current information on project status in all relevant division and accounting databases.

• Resolve project conflicts that affect cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction, and develop appropriate action and recovery plans.

• Ensure that the project team utilizes the Capital Projects Process in the development and implementation of capital projects

• Manage a portfolio of projects and be accountable for the coordination and communication to all project resources, both internal and external, to develop contingency plans.

• Ensure timely closeout of projects, including all required documentation. Provide feedback to functional management on team members' individual performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management or equivalent (4 year degree required)

Minimum experience required of the position

5+ years of experience in customer service, engineering or operations

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment. Must possess a working knowledge of utility rates, regulatory issues, company policy, construction of new facilities and contract requirements, and have the ability to prioritize opportunities based on probability of success and profitability. Must be an excellent verbal and written communicator, able to effectively develop and present sales proposals to prospective customers. Excellent project management and analytical skills. Excellent computer skills and aptitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent decision making and leadership abilities. Knowledge of and ability to learn the appropriate electric distribution and transmission systems. Ability to understand Distribution Design & Construction Procedures and Processes. Work extended hours during emergency restoration efforts. Also be part of LA Command Center function.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

None

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Jefferson Louisiana : New Orleans

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 116766

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please clickhere (https://jobs.entergy.com/content/EEO/?locale=en_US) to view the EEI page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here (humanr@entergy.com?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) .

Pay Transparency Notice:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (dol.gov) (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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