| Location | New Jersey, New Jersey |
| Website | https://www.thecariangroup.com/ |
Senior Project Manager – Distribution Interconnection Portfolio
Location: New Jersey (Hybrid – 3 days/week on-site at client location required)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 15+ years
Compensation: $135k - $175k Annual Base Salary
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve as the portfolio lead for a large, high-volume distribution interconnection program supporting New Jersey’s Community Solar initiatives and evolving BPU requirements.
This role is responsible for driving execution across planning, engineering, construction, and customer-facing teams. The work spans a high-volume portfolio of projects progressing concurrently through planning and construction across multiple utility divisions.
This is not a single-project PM role. This position requires a senior operator who can drive execution across multiple teams, remove bottlenecks, and hold stakeholders accountable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead portfolio-level execution of distributed generation and interconnection projects across multiple utility divisions
Coordinate across planning, engineering, OH/UG work planning, materials, metering, and customer solutions
Drive delivery in alignment with NJ BPU deadlines and Community Solar program requirements
Own portfolio performance, including schedule adherence, risk identification, and issue resolution
Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks impacting engineering, materials, and construction execution
Establish and maintain clear governance, reporting, and prioritization frameworks
Provide direct, executive-level communication to client leadership
Operate independently in an environment with high volume and limited structure
Qualifications:
15+ years of utility project or program management experience
Demonstrated experience managing large portfolios (50+ concurrent projects)
Strong background in electric distribution programs (interconnection, new business, or capital delivery)
Deep understanding of utility operations across planning, engineering, and construction
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple internal utility functions
Experience working in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field required
PMP certification required
Why CARIAN
Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work
Equal Employment Opportunity
CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.
Compensation
The base salary range for this role is $135,000 – $175,000 annually. This range represents a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base salary, the role includes eligibility for bonus incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and a company 401(k) match.