About the posting
“Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams, establishing governance, managing demand and investment processes, driving action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure.”
Read the full posting on AEP's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 15, 2026.
Pay in context
AEP does not list pay for this role. 45 percent of project management postings in Columbus, OH do; their median is $133,000.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 12, 2026, 12 days ago, and seen on AEP's careers page today.
At 12 days old, it is under the 59-day median.
AEP's postings we have seen close took a median of 6 days.
AEP at a glance
AEP has 260 open postings that we can see, 18 in project management; 28 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
Level: manager.
The posting mentions 8+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in Columbus, OH; prices in OH run 7 percent below the US average.
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The project management market in Columbus, OH
22 project management postings in Columbus, OH are open right now, from 10 employers.
Half of them have been open 59 days or less.
From AEP's posting
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Job Posting End Date
10-26-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams, establishing governance, managing demand and investment processes, driving action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure.
Provide technology leadership across a complex and evolving portfolio, quickly developing an understanding of business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints to facilitate decisions and maintain alignment among technology, business, and external partners. Own portfolio financial and commercial management, including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, statements of work, contracts, accounting alignment, resource plans, and preparation for recurring financial reviews.
Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, ensuring accurate and timely status updates, maintaining schedules and portfolio records, preparing leadership-level reports, and escalating decisions or issues affecting scope, schedule, funding, resources, or delivery outcomes. Job Description
What you’ll do
- Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams, establishing governance, managing demand and investment processes, driving action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure.
- Provide technology leadership across a complex and evolving portfolio, quickly developing an understanding of business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints to facilitate decisions and maintain alignment among technology, business, and external partners.
- Own portfolio financial and commercial management, including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, statements of work, contracts, accounting alignment, resource plans, and preparation for recurring financial reviews.
- Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, ensuring accurate and timely status updates, maintaining schedules and portfolio records, preparing leadership-level reports, and escalating decisions or issues affecting scope, schedule, funding, resources, or delivery outcomes.
What we’re looking for
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required.
- An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Experience
- In addition to any experience required above, 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.
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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade
SP20-010
Compensation Range
$136,539.00 - $177,503.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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