Smart Grid Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $88.46hr - $102.56hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Broad IT infrastructure knowledge with the ability to see the big picture and ensure no gaps in delivery.
• Experience managing large IT programs, resource planning, solution blueprinting, implementation planning, and overall end-to-end delivery management.
• 3+ years of experience in Large-scale IT program/project management in utilities or regulated industries.
• Experience with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), smart grid, or large Electric Utility technology and infrastructure projects; AMI 1.0 or 2.0 preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, management of risks/issues, and cross-functional leadership engagement skills.
• Ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced, large program, understand the role, absorb information rapidly, and deliver results efficiently.
• 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.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Associate Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all phases of the project lifecycle and system integrator engagement activities, including pre-planning, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for a major Advanced Metering Infrastructure initiative.
• Focus on resource and task planning, technical blueprinting, business process design, and vendor coordination within a complex IT environment.
• Facilitate IT business process mapping and requirements clarification to ensure alignment with functional needs, technical delivery, and IT SI area of responsibility.
• Prepare, analyze, manage and deliver regular financial reports, tracking expenditures for the program releases including variances and forecasts.
• Collaborate closely with management and technical teams.
• Develop a comprehensive resource plan based on technical scope, including roles, skillsets, and effort and cost estimates across workstreams such as integration, data, infrastructure, and testing.
• Support the development and refinement of a high-level solution blueprint that defines scope, schedule, and budget from a technical lens.
• Plan and coordinate the Planning & Analyze phases, including solution design validation, technical feasibility reviews, and preparation for Build phase activities.
• Coordinate project activities across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with milestones and deliverables.
• 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.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Support procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations related to financial components of the project.
• Prevent power surges and ensure the right amount of energy is distributed.
• Operate power-generating equipment and measure power flow with gauges, meters, and charts.
• Maintain generators, turbines, and other equipment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience delivering or developing technical information to a non-technical audience.
• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and financial compliance in utility or IT sectors.
• Strong track record in vendor management and IT contract negotiations.

Skills:

• IT Project Management.
• AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure).
• Resource Planning.
• Solution Blueprinting.
• Financial Reporting.
• Vendor Management.
• IT Infrastructure.
• Smart Grid Technology.
• Risk Management.
• Business Process Mapping.

Qualification And Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• Associate Degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline.
• Seven to ten years of professional experience.