Project Manager

DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

- The selected candidate will work as a member of the Information Technology (IT) Program Management Office (PMO) and is responsible for overseeing the execution of the Energy Efficiency (EE) Tracking System.
- The Project Manager will be responsible for delivering this project to completion and owns the cost, schedule and risk for the project.
- The Project Manager will manage multiple tracks, business and technical resources, consultants and product vendors contracted to deliver solutions.
- The Project Manager will be responsible for interacting with sponsors and senior executives.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of project delivery including budget, schedule, scope, weekly meetings, risks and issues.
- Providing clear and accurate weekly and monthly project reporting and forecasting.
- Acting as a champion to foster a positive project work environment; and successfully lead the team to accomplish all the project objectives on time and on budget.

SKILLS:

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

- Candidates must have previous experience implementing SaaS solutions.
- The successful candidate will be fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the project management Body of Knowledge.
- The candidate must have demonstrated experience successfully managing large complex projects with multiple tracks and be able to cite practical examples of this including example deliverables.
- Candidate must have experience with the MS Project scheduling tools, preferably MS Project 2013.
- The successful candidate must be a high energy, detail oriented individual who will demonstrate: high calibre communication, leadership and people skills
- Strong organizational skills.
- The ability to successfully initiate, track, report and close projects.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to collaborate and coordinate activities with diverse groups, including stakeholders, sponsors, team leads, vendors, other project managers, and technical staff; a strong process orientation including producing high quality documentation artifacts; and a sound working understanding of IT concepts and the IT design and delivery life cycle.
- The successful candidate also will demonstrate the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization from administrative and technical staff to executive Steering Committees, and also the ability to plan and execute Organizational Change Management to ensure that the technical solution delivered is fully accepted and used, and provides solid business value.
- Knowledge of Utility business Energy Efficiency programs (implementation and tracking) is desired.
- PMI (Project Management Institute) certification as a PMP (Project Management Professional) is preferred.