Project Manager

Simplify IA, LLC hires a Project Manager to lead client technology projects from kickoff through delivery. The role manages scope, schedules, budgets, and risks; coordinates distributed teams and clients; and oversees testing, launch readiness, and handoff to support.

Responsibilities:

• Translate statements of work into delivery plans with milestones, owners, dependencies, budgets, and acceptance criteria
• Manage scope, schedules, resources, risks, and issues; secure approval for changes and escalate delivery concerns promptly
• Keep clients and internal leaders informed through accurate status reporting, decisions, forecasts, and follow-through
• Coordinate onshore and offshore contributors with Business Analysts and Technical Leads, who retain functional and technical ownership
• Facilitate planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and client meetings; coordinate testing, acceptance, training, and launch readiness
• Arrange documented handoffs to the dedicated support team and clarify post-launch responsibilities and support scope
• Improve delivery practices, mentor colleagues, and partner with Sales when client needs create additional opportunities

Requirements:

• Substantial technology project-management experience, typically about 10 years; comparable demonstrated experience will be considered
• A record of delivering software implementations or application-development projects with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and results
• Experience coordinating distributed teams and managing several concurrent engagements
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical teams, clients, and executives
• Applicants must work in the United States and be authorized to work here
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Consulting or utility-industry experience; familiarity with Appian or other low-code platforms
• PMP, Scrum, or a comparable certification