IT Project Manager III

MW Partners is currently seeking a IT Project Manager III to work for our client who is a well-known leading utilities company.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Prepare analyze manage and deliver regular financial reports tracking TI expenditures for the AMI 2.0 program releases including variances and forecasts; collaborating closely with TI management and technical teams.
• Coordinate project activities across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with milestones and deliverables i.e. solution analysis and design deliverables align with functional needs and technical delivery.
• Track scope against baseline requirements and support change control process; document scope changes assess impacts and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed ensuring traceability between requirements design and deliverables.
• Maintain clear documentation of financial transactions and project milestones for audit and compliance purposes.
• Identifying risks opportunities and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Support procurement vendor management and contract negotiations related to TI and financial components of the project.

Requirements:

• Broad IT infrastructure knowledge - ability to see the big picture and ensure no gaps in delivery.
• Strong analytical skills quantitative analysis and ability to develop dashboards and reports using advanced excel functions and other analytics tools.
• Project management experience with managing and supporting large enterprise initiatives with multiple workstreams and releases multi-year schedule and financials.
• Demonstrates strong communication problem-solving management of risks/issues and cross-functional leadership engagement.
• Ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced large program understand their role absorb information rapidly and deliver results efficiently with appropriate level of direction and guidance.
• Strong blend of business insight and technical proficiency to bridge the gap between stakeholder needs and technological solutions.
• Ability to personally execute day-to-day PM deliverables in addition to overseeing and delegation. Must be adaptable open to feedback and able to take on other responsibilities as assigned.
• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Administration Information Technology or related field.
• 3 years of experience in project management with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis preparing and managing financial estimates budgets and reports.
• Experience with similar large-scale utility technology programs i.e. AMI 2.0 Grid Mod etc.

Desired Skills

• Experience with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) smart grid or large Electric Utility technology and infrastructure projects: AMI 1.0 or 2.0 recommended (at minimum some 1.0 exposure).
• Experience with system integrations (MDMS head-end systems OMS SAP ADMS).
• Experience delivering/developing technical information to a non-technical audience.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Masters degree in Finance Business or relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and financial compliance in utility or IT sectors.
• Strong track record in vendor management and IT contract negotiations.

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