Project Manager I/II

Role Overview

• Provide project management, leadership and coordination for one or more projects or project work streams
• Responsible for overall project scope, schedule, cost and risk management
• Leads team to achieve approved project scope, develops strategic sequencing and detailed milestone schedules, project-level cost tracking and reconciliation
• Coordinates development of detailed cost estimates, schedules and associated project RFP's, RFQ's, contracts, etc.
• Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes
• Manages the project scope, schedule and closely plans and manages all project costs
• Ensures availability or seeks out adequate resources for projects
• Prepare and produce project management reports, timelines, budgets, and documentation as guided by project or program manager
• Independently manage and build project plan deliverables on smaller projects and contribute to larger projects
• Provide tracking of large project plans
• Identify plan gaps and develop closure plans
• Ensure the successful completion of assigned project deliverables & milestones in a dynamic/complex environment
• Assist with management of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and actuals tracking
• Support RFP and contract management processes
• Review actuals versus planned budget during project life cycle to identify deviations, research reason for deviation and recommend corrective action
• Ensure timely project closure, payment and reconciliation
• Manage resources, both internal and external
• Manage assigned contracts and associated payments and performance requirements
• Manage a comprehensive resource plan for a matrixed team of diverse talent to maximize skills and minimize cost
• Define deliverables and required delivery dates
• Facilitate the involvement of all key stakeholders in requirements gathering and planning process
• Develop solution design that encompasses the entire project scope, and secure all required approvals (internal, external, etc.)
• Develop viable work plans/WBS, milestone schedules, and project cost/benefit estimates
• Manage project scope change process
• Identify risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle steps and assist in creation of mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Communicates project status to all levels of the organization
• Establish effective, collaborative working relationships to maximize project efficiency, responsiveness and resource allocation

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years work experience in operations, technology, finance, or comparable function; utility experience preferred
• BS Engineering, Construction, Business, Information Technology or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 -5 years' experience in project management and process improvement; some formal project management training preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills; excellent written/verbal communications skills required
• Understanding of core business processes/ industry trends with ability to understand/apply ongoing changes
• Knowledge of project planning and business need justification process and methodology
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and work within a diverse, cross-functional team environment
• Vendor/contract management experience preferred

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave