IT Project Manager (Smart Grid)

1 year plus contract for a Smart Grid Project Manager

IT Project Manager 

IT PM for the Grid Modernization Application Support area.

Responsibilities Include:
Execution of PM processes and deliverables; Regular status reporting; Management of sponsor expectations; Ensuring that project requirements are documented and achieved; Demonstrated effective PM skills, especially planning, staffing, and directing work efforts; Demonstrated ability to effectively define roles and responsibilities of team members and motivate them to complete assigned tasks; Demonstrated success translating objectives into project plans to include scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality; Demonstrated success with managing a project schedule and budget; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, sometimes unrelated efforts simultaneously; Ability to work within a matrixed environment with accountability to Business Sponsors, IT Management/Sponsors, and IT PMO; Ability to effectively apply established project standards and change management processes

Utility and Smart Grid experience desired. Experience managing moderate to complex IT application development projects; Experience using MS Project to develop and manage project schedules; Experience with Smart Grid initiatives leveraging DOE funding; Ability to effectively apply structured project management methodologies, preferably Accenture Delivery methods.

5 years PM experience and BS Degree required.  PMP Certifcation a plus.