Lead Project Manager - Transformation

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Lead Project Manager plays a critical leadership role within the Transformation Office by leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that drive business performance, operational excellence, and value realization. This position partners closely with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and initiative owners to define, govern, and execute complex cross-functional programs that enable strategic priorities across the organization.

Operating as both a strategic advisor and hands-on delivery leader, the Lead Project Manager provides project leadership, drives accountability, manages enterprise interdependencies, and ensures measurable outcomes are achieved.

Essential Functions

Strategic Project Delivery & Execution

• Lead complex, cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation. • Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and governance structures to ensure successful delivery. • Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and decision-making processes. • Drive accountability across workstreams and stakeholder groups to achieve project objectives. • Ensure initiatives remain aligned with business priorities and expected value realization.

Enterprise Project & Program Management

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements. • Coordinate activities across multiple business units, departments, and external partners. • Facilitate decision-making discussions. • Track progress against business objectives and communicate issues, risks, and accomplishments to leadership. • Establish project controls and ensure adherence to project management standards and methodologies.