Project Manager (Data Quality & Asset Management)

Celerity is a consulting firm specializing in utilities and energy sectors. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead complex, data-driven utility programs focused on asset data quality, validation, reconciliation, and governance, while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary project owner for assigned workstreams or sub-programs
• Plan, execute, and control projects in accordance with PMP-aligned project management principles and utility delivery standards
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across fast-moving, data-intensive utility initiatives
• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for utility stakeholders, including program managers, data owners, and technical leads
• Support opportunity identification through strong client engagement and consulting acumen
• Participate in client needs assessments related to asset data gaps, quality issues, regulatory drivers, and system dependencies
• Assist with conflict checks, resourcing strategies, and vendor coordination
• Develop high-level project summaries, assumptions, risks, and deliverable outlines aligned to assigned scopes (e.g., data validation, data reconciliation, QA/QC, remediation support)
• Identify project risks and dependencies related to data availability, system access, volume variability, and regulatory timelines
• Finalize project staffing plans, including internal resources and subcontractors as needed
• Ensure completion of required administrative setup (matter codes, network access, onboarding, system and tool access)
• Define roles, responsibilities, and handoffs across project teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine detailed requirements for deliverables
• Establish and approve deliverable definitions, templates, and acceptance criteria
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans covering: Data intake and triage, Validation and QA/QC workflows, Issue resolution and escalation paths, Reporting cadence and deliverables
• Review and approve process documentation, specifications, and quality standards (e.g., validation rules, data schemas, QC checklists, training materials)
• Lead project kickoffs and ongoing coordination meetings
• Direct daily and weekly execution of work according to approved plans
• Facilitate regular internal team meetings to provide updates, remove blockers, and maintain team morale
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly client status meetings
• Ensure project documentation is current, accurate, and audit ready
• Coordinate across parallel AKM workstreams to maintain consistency and alignment
• Track progress against schedule, budget, and productivity targets
• Ensure accurate and timely time entry; monitor utilization and proactively address downtime
• Ensure timely, accurate billing and support accrual processes as required
• Own client status reporting, including identification of risks, issues, and decisions impacting scope, schedule, or cost
• Maintain issue, decision, and action logs
• Report budget and schedule variances at least monthly
• Review WIP and document write-downs as needed
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, are error-free, and align with client expectations
• Manage scope changes through formal change control processes
• Deliver or transition final project outputs to client stakeholders or downstream teams
• Obtain client feedback and document outcomes
• Capture lessons learned and improvement opportunities for program refinement
• Close out resources and archive project documentation in accordance with program standards

Requirements:

• Strong ability to define efficient approaches to utility asset data collection, validation, management, and analysis
• Experience managing data-centric, high-volume, or programmatic utility work
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear, concise client-ready summaries
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, including cost control, schedule discipline, and team leadership
• Comfortable operating in matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders and evolving priorities
• Willingness to contribute to staff development, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Project Management, Business, or a related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Project Manager or senior project delivery role
• Prior experience supporting utility programs or large-scale data initiatives strongly preferred
• PMP certification preferred but not required
• Experience with GIS, asset management systems, or enterprise utility platforms is a plus