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Sr Project Manager (Hybrid)

California ISO


Job Location:

Folsom, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 7 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Manager develops plans processes and procedures that improve operational and strategic execution and implementation of multi-disciplinary and complex enterprise wide projects. Provides guidance in terms of Best Practices in Project Management to all enterprise projects covering all aspects of the project lifecycle.  Responsible for timely status reporting and communication of all enterprise projects to Executive Team and Board of Governors.  Supports the annual prioritization of capital projects to insure alignment with corporate goals objectives and business plans.  Oversees and manages all aspects of the project lifecycle for complex and multidiscipline large and cross-departmental level projects.

What You Will Be Doing: 

  • Manages all aspects of complex cross-department and/or major projects including development of scope requirements work breakdown structures resources schedules budget risk and communications to promote timely cost and quality controlled delivery of products and services of ISOs core business functions.
  • Identifies necessary management structures for projects and secures the management involvement required. Drives proper project chartering and project execution approach. Estimates project costs develops business case and manages the budget (includes related scope control).  Oversees and supervise any external resources contracted to the project. Identifies prioritizes and mitigates project risks throughout the life of the project(s).
  • Develops communicates and provides guidance on policies guidelines and tools to ensure consistent project management methods across the organization.
  • Develops and manages effective corporate measurements tracking and reporting processes to support and enhance companys ability to perform its core functions and meet corporate objectives.
  • Develops and oversees maintenance of essential corporate reference and communication materials to keep all employees informed of corporate positions on major issues and to ensure corporation speaks with a common voice and provides consistent information to management.
  • Supports management in leading project prioritization and reporting meetings to foster improved operational and strategic decision-making.
  • Provides guidance and counsel to employees in the execution of project work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of development work efforts.  Socialize best practices in Project Management across the organization.

Qualifications :

Level of Education and Discipline:

A Bachelors degree (BA BS) or equivalent education training or experience in Business Engineering Project or Program Management or related field. Masters Degree (MBA MS or MA) preferred.

Amount of Experience:

Equivalent years of education and training plus seven (7) or more years related experience.

Certifications:

PMI PMP Project Management certification and Agile/SCRUM certification is strongly desirable.  .

Type of Experience:

Demonstrated experience in software project management of multiple large complex projects. Proven track record delivering high-visibility initiatives. Strong business analysis planning and proposal development experience. Experience working within well-defined SDLC frameworks and process-driven environments (e.g. CMMI ITIL). ISO and/or Utility industry experience is strongly preferred and will be given significant consideration.  .

Additional Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates fundamental leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader facilitator and team member.  Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account. Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills required. Excellent analytical skills are required including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.  Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment and work independently. Self-motivated problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project server and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.


Additional Information :

The pay range for the Sr Project Manager position is $130575 - $182805 annually.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/ ... View more

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