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Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

PROJECT MANAGER I, II, III, SR. (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Levels Overview:

Level I:

The Project Manager I serves as the primary point of responsibility for smaller-scale or less complex projects. This role focuses on assisting with project management activities and supporting cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.

Level II:

The Project Manager II independently manages moderately complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role involves leading teams, managing vendors, and refining PMO tools and practices.

Level III:

The Project Manager III leads complex projects with significant scope and organizational impact. This role requires advanced expertise, cross-functional leadership, and strategic collaboration with senior leadership.

Senior Project Manager:

The Senior Project Manager leads enterprise-level projects and programs that drive organizational strategy and innovation. This role includes portfolio management, mentorship, and strategic contributions to the PMO.

Essential Job Functions:

Level I:

Assist with project planning, scope development, and resource coordination.

• Support cross-functional teams and manage project documentation.

• Deploy foundational PMO tools and provide basic health reporting.

• Participate in training initiatives to build project management skills.

Level II:

• • Independently manage moderately complex projects with cross-functional teams.

  • Refine project scopes, budgets, and vendor relationships.

  • Utilize PMO tools to monitor project health and performance.

  • Contribute to process improvement within the PMO.

    Level III:

    • Lead complex projects with significant organizational visibility.

    • Collaborate with senior leadership to align project goals with strategy.

    • Manage vendor relationships and mitigate risks.

    • Mentor junior project managers and enhance PMO capabilities.

    Senior Project Manager:

    • Drive enterprise-level programs and strategic initiatives.

    • Manage project portfolios and oversee interdependencies.

    • Provide executive-level updates and data-driven insights.

    • Champion process optimization and mentor project teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of project management principles and tools.

Level II:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 3+ years of experience.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.

Level III:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 5+ years of experience.

• Advanced expertise in managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Senior Project Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience (Master’s preferred).

• Expert-level knowledge of program and portfolio management.

General Requirements for All Levels:

• PMP certification preferred (strongly preferred for Senior level).

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, SharePoint, OnePlan, D365).

• Ability to work in both indoor and field environments.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to occasionally wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.

Environmental Demands: Works primarily indoors, but at times will be expected to work in the field to coordinate project activities and may be around heat, noise, and mechanical/electrical hazards.

About Dairyland Power Cooperative

Dairyland is proud of its history as a pioneer in rural electrification. The generation and transmission cooperative formed in 1941, bringing light and power to the homes and farms in “America’s Dairyland.” Specifically serving rural communities and countryside, Dairyland continues to ease work conditions and improve quality of life for residents by delivering a safe, reliable supply of energy in its four-state service territory.

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