Vice President of Project Execution
Company Description
El Paso Natural Gas Co (DE) El Paso EPNG Investments LLC is a Delaware-based energy company operating within the United States. The organization is focused on investments and operations related to natural gas infrastructure and services. Team members collaborate across distributed locations and functions to support safe, reliable, and efficient energy delivery. The company values integrity, operational excellence, and disciplined project execution in a dynamic regulatory and market environment. Role Description The Vice President of Project Execution is a full-time remote leadership role responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of major capital and strategic projects across the company’s portfolio. This role leads cross-functional teams to define project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements. The Vice President provides executive-level oversight of project governance, establishes best practices, and implements performance metrics to drive consistency and accountability. Daily responsibilities include reviewing project status reports, guiding project managers, resolving escalated issues, coordinating with operations, finance, legal, and regulatory teams, and communicating progress and risks to senior leadership and key stakeholders. The role also contributes to long-term portfolio planning, supports investment decisions, and fosters a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement in project delivery.
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale projects or programs, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or a similarly regulated industry. Strong project governance and execution skills, including expertise in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and performance measurement. Proven leadership capabilities, including managing and mentoring cross-functional teams, building alignment among stakeholders, and driving accountability in remote and distributed environments. Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate investment opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and support data-informed decision-making. Advanced communication and collaboration skills, including clear executive-level reporting, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences. Familiarity with regulatory compliance, safety standards, and industry best practices relevant to large infrastructure or energy projects. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA or relevant technical master’s) is highly beneficial. Professional project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, or equivalent) and experience with modern project management tools and methodologies are preferred.