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CenterPoint Energy

Lead Project Manager - Transformation

Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 17, 2026
Experience: 8+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategic initiatives, transformation, or related disciplines
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Original job description

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.

Stakeholder Management & Executive Engagement

Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and project sponsors.
Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels without direct authority.
Facilitate alignment across competing priorities and organizations.
Prepare executive-level communications, presentations, and status reporting.
Build strong partnerships that support successful implementation and sustained results.

Continued Essential Functions

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

Identify opportunities to improve project delivery effectiveness and organizational execution.
Share best practices and lessons learned across projects and teams.
Mentor and coach project managers, analysts, and transformation team members.
Contribute to development of standards, templates, governance processes, and project management disciplines.
Support adoption of performance management and continuous improvement practices.

Data & Performance Management

Leverage data and analytics to assess project health, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
Define success metrics and monitor achievement of expected business outcomes.
Support development of dashboards, reporting tools, and performance reviews.
Ensure project benefits are quantified, validated, and sustained.

Key Stakeholder Interactions

Workstream Leads and Initiative Owners
Manager, Transformation Office
Functional and Business Unit Leaders
Project and Program Managers within the Transformation Office

Education Description

Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Engineering, Environmental Science, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or related technical discipline.
MBA, PMP, and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

8+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategic initiatives, transformation, or related disciplines
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
Experience managing executive reporting, governance forums, and strategic project delivery.
Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience within utility operations, corporate functions, enterprise transformation, or consulting environments preferred.

We want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.

What we bring to you

Competitive pay
Paid training
Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
Transit subsidies
Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 10/29/2026 Posting End Date: 11/12/2026

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Skills

Leadership
Decision making
Program management
Project management
Stakeholder management
Presentation skills
Reporting
Process improvement
Performance management
Microsoft Office
Regulatory affairs
PMP
Lean manufacturing
Communication skills

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