IT Project Manager or Senior Temporary

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for an IT Project Manager or Senior to join our Information Technology team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Powers downtown Boise location we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.

What does a IT Project Manager do for us

Working independently the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing schedules for medium to large high-risk multifaceted technology projects and resources providing support and coaching to other staff members contributing directly to the maturity of the IT Portfolio Project Management Office (PPMO). The IT Project Manager will utilize IT PPMO standards to guide projects from initiation through completion. They will leverage techniques from both predictive and adaptive project approaches to deliver value while remaining on-time and within budget. The technology schedules typically managed by IT Project Managers can range from 6-24 months duration and may have budgets exceeding $1 million. The projects may include but are not limited to software upgrades hardware upgrades software development and off-the-shelf solution implementations. This position resides within the Information Technology (IT) PPMO organization.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer work-life balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge of:

Project management principles - preferably from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Both predictive and adaptive project management processes and techniques

Business System Analyst (BSA) best practices including requirements management business case development process definition and improvement and test management

Portfolio management

Software development practices and IT operations practices

Portfolio management methodologies and frameworks

Financial concepts and ability to manage budgets forecast costs and track financial performance

Skills in:

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling task management meeting facilitation and organizational change management

Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

Quality and Risk Management

Microsoft programs such as Word Excel PowerPoint Visio SharePoint Project/Project Server

Ability to:

Interact with and lead a wide range of employees from technical staff to non-technical staff

Tailor communications to different audiences

Strong attention to detail with a focus on the strategic/big picture

Learn quickly

With minimal assistance distinguish the most effective process tools and techniques to apply to each project

Communicate effectively with mid and senior-level leaders

Partner with program & senior management to drive cost schedule and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions

Responsible for developing and maintaining compliant integrated project schedules which accurately validate the flow budget and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy

Analyze portfolio data identify trends and draw meaningful insights to inform decision-making

Develop creative solutions to address challenges and optimize portfolio performance

Ensure schedule integration and environment dependencies between projects is understood

Devise modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline and to perform schedule risk assessments

Utilize performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance

Utilize scheduling software for project planning and tracking with experience in tools like Microsoft Project Server or OnePlan being a plus

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Project Manager:

Education:

Bachelors degree in business computer science or related field

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An equivalent combination of education experience training and/or certifications

Experience:

2 years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 1 year managing technology projects

Preferred:

o Experience managing technology projects

o Ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred:

o PMI-PMP or PMI-SP (Project Management Professional) PMI-SP (Project Management Scheduling Professional)

Senior Project Manager:

Education:

Bachelors degree in business computer science or related field

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An equivalent combination of education experience training and/or certifications

Experience:

5 or more years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing technology projects

Proven ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches

Preferred:

o Experience managing highly-complex technology projects including but not limited to: enterprise-level technology implementations

o managing purchased solutions that include management of a vendor and/or contract resources

Licenses & Certifications:

Preferred:

o PMI-PMP or PMI-SP (Project Management Professional) PMI-SP (Project Management Scheduling Professional)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment fine motor skills including typing on the computer dialing phones filing paper and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May act in the role of a Scrum Master. Participates in but is not directly responsible for contracting in projects.

Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job order for your current position to be held for your return qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.

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