PM Power Systems Subnet PMP Agile

PowerSystems Subnet Project Manager PMP or Agile certification preferred
Location:Dallas TX
Work Arrangement: Hybrid three days onsite each week
Contract Type: 12 Month Contract

Start Date:January 2026

Overview
Our client a large highly structured electric utility organization is seeking a PowerSystems Subnet Project Manager to lead a critical System Protection program supporting post-design through implementation across multiple stations. This role oversees technology projects that strengthen grid reliability ensure compliance with industry standards and advance capabilities across System Protection and related technical teams. The position requires strong project leadership technology implementation experience and a solid understanding of NERC compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent projects balancing priorities resources and timelines to meet defined objectives.
Partner closely with System Protection teams including Compliance Support Conceptual Design Relay Settings Relay and SCADA Support and Relay Standards and Studies.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering scope schedule milestones resource needs and budgets.
Ensure all project activities align with NERC compliance standards and established organizational methodologies.
Collaborate with Technology Operations and Compliance teams to coordinate project execution.
Identify risks develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues as appropriate.
Provide structured consistent status reporting to System Protection leadership and Technology stakeholders.
Manage project budgets ensuring responsible use of resources and identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation including status reports RAID logs and post-implementation lessons learned.
Lead technology implementation and data conversion activities ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Work with stakeholders to define prioritize and deliver technology requirements supporting System Protection initiatives.
Ensure all deliverables meet required quality testing and operational standards.

Required Qualifications

Five or more years of project management experience in a technical engineering or utility environment.
Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver against objectives.
Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse technical teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities including risk identification and mitigation.
Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Demonstrated experience leading technology implementations and data conversion efforts.
Understanding of data mapping conversion testing and related disciplines.
Solid knowledge of NERC standards and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a regulated utility environment.
Understanding of electric grid operations relay protection and system protection concepts.
PMP or Agile certification.
Experience with budgeting forecasting and cost-management practices.
Familiarity with enterprise technology environments infrastructure systems and analytics tools.
Experience working within established PMO frameworks in large organizations.

Culture & Fit

Environment:Formal collaborative agile-oriented
Communication Style: Clear organized proactive and highly professional
Ideal Traits: Strong stakeholder management ability to navigate complexity technically curious compliance-minded