IT Project Manager-#Electrc Utility OR Energy client

IT Project Manager-2

State of Texas
, Austin, TX – #HYBRID
EXP: 10+ years, Energy client experience preferred. Client will not consider out-of‑Texas profiles.

Internal job :

Application last Date: Dec 5th before 10:00 AM
Interviews: Dec 11 - 19
Onboarding: Expecting before Dec 20

• Some One From Austin Texas / Central Texas Candidates Highly preferred
• Looking for Someone with network infrastructure, Security , Operations Background
• Strong Experience with Tools Like Outlook , project Online and MS Products :
  Must need
• Must Have Experience with change management methodologies
• Proficient with RFIs, RFPs, SOWs and SLAs
• Major Focus on :
  Operations Folks , Network and infrastructure Candidates
• Utility / Energy Domain a Bonus and it really helpful
• Must Have PMP Certification ( Familiar with PMP Book ) , PMP Framework

Project Managers in the IT Project Management Office (PMO) would manage projects, resources, budgets, vendor and business relationships. This position will mainly lead cross‑departmental teams in delivering infrastructure and security projects across various Operations Teams within IT and may also lead cross‑departmental teams in delivering various types of IT Projects for various business units such as Electric Service Delivery (ESD), Finance, IT, Customer Care, Customer Account Management, Customer Energy Solutions, Power Production, Energy and Market Operations.

• Manage project from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary.
• Develop project scope, project charter, cost estimates, human resource requirements, RACI, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and make work assignments to meet project or program objectives.
• When necessary, assist in writing Request for Information/Request for Proposals for external services and business plans for internal executive approval.
• Develop project plans and associated communications documents; identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop written business requirements and models.
• Request the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin.
• Own the business relationship with subject matter experts and their leadership from project kickoff to close out.
• Direct tasks/work for a project team comprised of subject matter experts from Utility IT, Business, and external vendors.
• Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings.
• Publish the project weekly status reports and monthly PowerPoint presentation to stakeholders on the project in the required format.
• Develop successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources on the project/operational team.
• Assist in the development of a forecast/project timeline and project plan.

Required Skills:

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in Business or Management, Engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or management information systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.
• 4–7 years of demonstrated experience in implementation of large‑scale IT/OT enterprise application/Cloud Solution projects and/or Infrastructure/Security Projects (scope, schedules, budgets, resources) including, but not limited to, creating artifacts, identifying and managing project dependencies, critical path, milestones, issues, risks, and deliverables.
• 4–7 years experience in systems integration projects.
• 4–7 years demonstrated application of project management techniques, WBS development, and coordination of people and resources.
• 4–7 years proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, Web Ex.
• 4–7 years proficiency in change management methodology.
• 4–7 years proficiency in presenting to multiple levels within an organization.
• 4–7 years experience in vendor and contract management including, but not limited to, RFIs, RFPs, SOWs and SLAs.

Preferred skills:

• 2+ years experience leading projects related to utility design, including but not limited to:
  AutoCAD, distribution design, transmission design, emergency management, infrastructure, security.
• 2+ years experience in developing and managing remote and onsite teams.
• Familiarity with utility business practices and relevant business needs.
• Familiarity with Software/Firmware Release Management.
• 2+ years experience deploying network infrastructure, and/or Security Services.
• Familiarity working with a government entity.