JOB PURPOSE The Manager of Special Projects will lead the planning and design of workspaceand facilities projects across the organization. This role is responsible fororganizing, managing, and overseeing contractors and MLGW employees toensure the successful execution of project functions. This role invovles drivingproject planning processes such as scope definition, cost estimating, scheduledevelopment and monitoring, cost control, quality assurance, safety compliance,equipment and vendor selection, start-up and commissioning, and systemintegration. The Manager will also serve as the Division’s subject matter experton all data related to Division projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Manager ofSpecial Projects is responsible for developing and executing strategic andoperational plans for major initiatives that align with the organization’s goals,leading cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused projects thatenhance service quality and responsiveness. This role oversees all phases ofproject execution, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performancetracking, while proactively managing risks and ensuring successful outcomesthrough continuous monitoring and post-implementation evaluation. TheManager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to align projectobjectives with Division needs, facilitates coordination across departments, andcommunicates progress, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership,Board of Commissioners, City Council, and stakeholders. Additionally, the roleleverages data analytics and customer feedback to drive improvements,maintains performance dashboards, and leads the development of projectmanagement staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, andcontinuous improvement. Perform other duties as assigned.M
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Div.