Job Description
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of GIS and software integration projects for utility clients, from initiation through closeout.
- Review project proposal materials to understand goals, deliverables, time frames, budgets, risks, and constraints, and define approaches to accomplish project objectives.
- Build and maintain detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resource allocation, labor hours, billing forecasts, risks, issues, and mitigation and contingency plans.
- Coordinate assignment of project duties and responsibilities, and manage scope of authority across project team members.
- Direct and support project personnel to keep work on schedule and within budget, removing obstacles and escalating issues as needed.
- Apply standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation, ensuring consistent use of PMO methods and tools.
- Review status reports from project staff, update schedules and plans, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver project status reports to management , clients, and other stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and decisions.
- Develop and refine business processes to ensure delivered solutions meet all project and client requirements.
- Ensure quality control of technical and project documentation, and maintain organized project records in accordance with PMO guidelines.
- Coordinate efforts with finance, marketing, sales, IT, other UDC departments, and client staff to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements.
- Author change descriptions, support estimation and pricing, and present change orders to clients.
- Participate in proposal development, including scope of work definition, effort and cost estimating, and coordination with account management .
- Provide supervisory leadership, including interviewing, training, directing work, coaching, and performance feedback for project resources.
Must-Have Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least seven years of experience in a project management capacity leading IT projects .
- Proven experience managing GIS system implementation and software integration projects , preferably with Esri based solutions.
- Experience delivering projects for external clients within the utility sector, with strong client facing communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of project management standards, processes, techniques, and tools, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management .
- Demonstrated experience in people management , including leading cross functional teams and working with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Proven ability to handle strategic planning, risk management , conflict resolution, and change management in complex project environments.
- Experience overseeing testing activities and defect tracking for technology projects .
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools, including Project , Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness and ability to travel to client locations up to 50 to 75 percent as required by project demands.
Nice-To-Have Skills
- Professional services or consulting organization experience, supporting multiple clients and concurrent projects .
- Direct project management experience with electric or gas utilities.
- Hands on experience managing or supporting Esri GIS implementations that include Esri’s Utility Network.
- Experience managing software development staff and working within the software development lifecycle, including test and release cycles.
- Familiarity with PMO environments, including standardized templates, governance, and portfolio level reporting.
- Background in developing business processes that align with enterprise applications and regulatory or compliance requirements.
- Prior involvement in pre sales or proposal work, including scope definition, estimating, and client presentations.
- Project Management Professional certification.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, business, or a related field required, or equivalent work experience in IT project management .
- Project Management Professional certification preferred.
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