Manager Project Portfolio

Otter Tail Corporation Careers • Fergus Falls, MN

3d • $121,000 - $152,000

About The Position

Otter Tail Power Company is seeking an experienced and strategic Manager, Project Portfolio to lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of transmission and infrastructure projects. This role provides leadership and direction to a team of Project Managers, ensuring projects align with organizational goals and are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory, financial, and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred, and bring at least eight years of progressive project management experience— including three or more years leading teams or managing project portfolios. Candidates should demonstrate advanced knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies, transmission and substation construction, permitting, and regulatory processes, along with strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. A proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent utility or infrastructure projects, interpret and negotiate complex contracts, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders is essential. The successful candidate will display strong leadership capabilities by mentoring project management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and accountability, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio. Professional certifications such as PfMP are preferred, and travel within the service territory may be required. We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals. Competitive wage & benefit package. The expected base compensation for this role is $121,000 to $152,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position. Incentive plans Employee Stock Ownership options Retirement Savings Fund with employer match Health, disability and life insurance plan options Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training. Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more! Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working. To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com . Applications accepted through February 23, 2026 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• at least eight years of progressive project management experience— including three or more years leading teams or managing project portfolios
• advanced knowledge of project and portfolio management methodologies, transmission and substation construction, permitting, and regulatory processes
• strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• proven ability to oversee multiple concurrent utility or infrastructure projects, interpret and negotiate complex contracts, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• strong leadership capabilities by mentoring project management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and accountability, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio
• travel within the service territory may be required

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred
• Professional certifications such as PfMP are preferred

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package
• Incentive plans
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement!
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager