Program Manager, Transmission Portfolio Office (TPO)

Program Manager, Transmission Portfolio Office (TPO)Duration: 6+ MonthsRate: $75/hr. on C2C.Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)Experience:Requires a minimum of 12 years of experience supporting program or project management of capital portfolios.Preferred skills in Microsoft Dynamics, PowerPoint and Excel.Job Summary:The Program Manager, TPO will be responsible for supporting the TPO with governance readiness, development of document control standards and implementation and portfolio management.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Support facilitation of new TPO governance processes, inclusive of stage gate process, capital approval process, KPI management, risk management process and documentation standards.Stage-Gate Governance ProcessesProvide checklists for gate submissions and readiness reviews.Implement formal voting process for Stage Gate Meetings.Create a master schedule for all necessary meetings and pre-read due dates.Make updates to gate requirements & deliverables in TPO PlaybookCreate documentation standardsCreate standards for version control, naming conventions, and storage locations.Ensure compliance with document retention policiesTie project documentation archives to stage gatesDevelop required templates to maintain consistency.Supporting executive stage gate reviews and Executive Steering Committee (SteerCo) meetings, including preparing materials, facilitating discussions, and tracking follow-up actions.Portfolio supportAssist in updating the TPO project list, becoming familiar with project scope and timingCoordinate collection and validation of project status, data, including scope, schedule, cost, risks, and mitigation actionsMeeting preparationDevelop executive summaries and presentation materials highlighting key issues, decisions required, and performance metrics.Utilize standardized templates and ensure materials meet CenterPoint TPO’s branding and quality guidelinesCollaborate with TPO leadership to draft and finalize agendas.Support ad hoc requests for additional meeting materialsProvide real-time meeting support, including slide management, timekeeping, and facilitation assistance.Assist presenters in managing Q&A session by providing data and clarification as needed.Capture detailed minutes of discussions, decisions, action items, and ownership assignments.Post Meeting Follow-upDistribute meeting minutes and action logs within 24 hours of scheduled meeting to all participants and stakeholders.Monitor progress and completion of assigned action items, providing regular status updates to leadership.Education:Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.