Corporate Affairs Project Management Specialist

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Job Summary

• The Project Management Specialist supports Vistra's Corporate Affairs organization by providing project management, coordination, and operational support for communications and community engagement initiatives.
• The role manages and measures project intake, schedules, milestones, documentation, dependencies, and risks to help ensure work moves efficiently from planning through execution.
• This position coordinates complex initiatives spanning Corporate Affairs functions, including internal and executive communications, external communications, media relations, and community affairs, impacting sizeable audiences and multiple company departments.
• The Project Management Specialist serves as a central point of coordination, helping teams stay aligned on priorities, responsibilities, timelines and deliverables, data collection and measurement, and lessons learned.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Maintain project management plans, documentation, tracking systems, SharePoint sites, templates, and other project resources.

Coordinate complex initiatives involving Corp Affairs and partners across the company, including Generation, Retail, Development, Strategic Affairs, Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Integration, and more.

Manage the intake, routing, and planning of Corp Affairs requests, including speaking engagements, tours, internal communications support, and other business needs.

Ensure planning and delivery of effective integrated communication solutions through collaborative working relationships with each functional area of Corp Affairs and company-wide partners, as appropriate.

Coordinate work with internal partners, agencies, vendors, contractors, and freelancers to support Corporate Affairs and business strategies and timely execution.

Build relationships with key business partners to help ensure Corporate Affairs is engaged early in major projects, campaigns, and organizational changes.

Develop and maintain thorough understanding of the company’s key business objectives and goals.

Maintain visibility into team priorities, project volume, deadlines, and resource needs.

Capture lessons learned, measure effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

4+ years of relevant work experience in project management

Experience in communications, public relations, community affairs, public affairs, or energy industry is preferred

Proficient computer skills in standard Windows programs; experience with project management software preferred

Teamwork and collaboration skills at all levels within the organization

Able to communicate complex issues effectively through written and verbal communication

Experience should demonstrate high-level understanding of project management knowledge and techniques necessary to facilitate effective delivery of project objectives

Experience should demonstrate organizational and time management tools and techniques

Experience in interfacing with various internal cross functional support teams

Self-managed overnight travel may be required

HS Diploma or equivalency

Key Metrics

Effectiveness of Corporate Affairs project implementation plans

Efficiency of inbound request management

Collaboration and communication with key stakeholders and other internal business functions within Vistra

Ability to create and consistently produce reporting functions related to project management

Job Family

Public/Gov Rels/Comms

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

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