Key skills
GIS implementationProject management toolsStakeholder managementPMP certificationEsri technologiesRisk managementLeadership skillsJiraLeadershipProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementCommunication
About this role
Beacon Hill is a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, and they are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of complex technology projects for utility clients. This role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while aligning with organizational standards and client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and GIS-related projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout
- Develop detailed project plans outlining timelines, resources, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
- Coordinate internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
- Monitor project progress, manage risks and issues, and adjust plans as needed to maintain delivery targets
- Provide regular status updates and reporting to leadership and clients
- Oversee documentation, quality standards, and compliance with project management best practices
- Manage project staffing and guide team members through project execution
- Support change management activities including scope updates and cost estimates
- Contribute to proposal development and project scoping for new or expanding client engagements
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of experience managing technology or IT implementation projects
- Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools, and delivery methodologies
- Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
- Experience overseeing testing cycles and defect tracking
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, etc.)
- Experience delivering projects in consulting or professional services environments
- Background managing GIS implementation or integration initiatives
- Experience working with electric or gas utility organizations strongly preferred
- PMP certification is a plus
- Experience with Esri technologies, particularly Utility Network, is preferred