Sr. Project Manager (Project Development)

Alliant Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Project Development in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves leading utility-scale energy projects, including solar and battery storage, from initiation to execution. Responsibilities include defining project scope, managing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position emphasizes strong project management skills and stakeholder engagement to drive renewable energy initiatives and support sustainability goals.
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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.





Help shape the next generation of utility-scale energy projects.

We're seeking a project leader who thrives in early-stage project development-where relationship management, strategic thinking, and project management come together. In this role, you'll lead planning and execution strategy for a portfolio including solar, battery storage (BESS), wind, and thermal generation.



You'll set projects up for success by defining scope, building schedules, identifying risks and opportunities, aligning stakeholders, and developing actionable plans that move projects from concept to construction readiness. Partnering across engineering, environmental, permitting, sourcing, and construction teams, you'll drive projects from ideation through execution.



This role blends strong project management fundamentals with cross-functional leadership-requiring stakeholder engagement, risk management, and the ability to translate complex inputs into clear, aligned execution plans.

If you excel at creating structure from ambiguity and leading early-stage project strategy, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact across a growing energy portfolio.



Relocation and a sign-on bonus are available to support your transition.



Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering highimpact strategic, construction, and major capital projects across the organization. This role leads the full project lifecycle; from initiation and planning through execution, risk management, and closeout partnering with multiple business units through the Alliant Energy Program and Project Management team. With a dedicated focus on utilityscale solar initiatives, this position offers the opportunity to drive renewable energy projects that support longterm sustainability goals while shaping the future of clean energy delivery.
What you will doUnderstands and utilizes the Alliant Energy project management methodologies and processes based on Project Management Institute (PMI) for project delivery in order to achieve scope, schedule, and cost objectives, while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables.

Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and technical objective required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome.

Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor.

Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel.

Ensures that the work is completed to specifications and is on schedule as specified in the contract.

Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects, including the development and reporting of project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders in an agreed to format, frequency, material content, and audience for the communications.

Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project.

Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs.

Provides support to and mentors others in the use of organizational change management methodology and business consulting support as needed within the context of program and project management to aid in assurance of achievement of strategic objectives.

May be responsible for performing a cost/benefit analysis of the project and ensuring feasibility.

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.



Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certification Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred


Required Experience

5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex project


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Certification achievement of a Project Management Professional certification within 12 months of employment is required.

Ability to analyze and solve problems of a moderate nature and implement an effective solution.

Ability to organize large project plans and effectively document accordingly.

Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.

Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills.

Ability to develop and apply performance measures.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.


Key Skills

Change Management Construction Management Contract Management Cost Management Project and Program Management Project Controls Project Management Governance Quality Management Risk Management Schedule Management Stakeholder Management


Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.



Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.



Pay Range:

$120,000-$140,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.





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All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.





Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


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