Amanda Cahill, MBA, Pmp
About Amanda Cahill, MBA, Pmp
Amanda Cahill, MBA, PMP, serves as the Director of Projects at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in project management and controls, she has over 12 years of experience and holds degrees from Boston University and Capital University.
Work at American Electric Power
Amanda Cahill has been serving as the Director of Projects at American Electric Power since 2021. In this role, she leads a team focused on capital investment within the Indiana Michigan Energy Delivery Project Management Organization. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the company, including Manager of Transmission Projects and Project Controls Supervisor. Her extensive experience at American Electric Power spans over five years, contributing to the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Cahill holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Capital University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2015 to 2017. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Astronomy from Boston University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. In addition to her academic qualifications, she is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has over 12 years of experience using Primavera P6, a project management software.
Background
Amanda Cahill has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within American Electric Power and other organizations. Before her tenure at American Electric Power, she worked as a Project Manager and Lead Scheduler at CAD Concepts Inc. (CCI) from 2006 to 2012. She also served as a Project Controls Analyst Senior and has a strong foundation in project controls, focusing on project schedules, costs, and resources.
Achievements and Leadership Roles
Amanda Cahill has held several leadership positions throughout her career. She served as Vice President of Operations for Ashland Alliance and is currently the vice-chair for Ashland’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, Visit Ashland. Additionally, she is involved with multiple boards, including TENCO Workforce Development, Ashland Housing Authority, Ashland in Motion, and Pathways to Bright Futures. She is also an executive board member for CMH 23, a regional television channel.