$110K - 150K a year
Manage large-scale projects including scope, schedule, budget, risk, vendor management, and team coordination using Microsoft Project and Power BI.
8+ years experience with 6+ years as Project Manager, expertise in Microsoft Project Online/Client, Power BI, Waterfall methodology, JIRA, PMP certification preferred, and energy industry experience.
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Motion Recruitment is hiring for a contract Senior Project Manager for an independent energy organization. The role involves managing projects related to energy infrastructure upgrades, business continuity planning, and software implementations, with a strong preference for candidates with energy/utility industry experience. Responsibilities • Manages projects consistent with the organization's Corporate Standards, Operating Procedures, and departmental processes. • Oversees project scope, schedule, budget, risk/issue management, change control, phase gating, and general project administration. • Promotes a culture of early risk mitigation and accountability, incorporating relevant techniques into project planning and execution. • Understands project success criteria and provides guidance to the delivery structure to meet defined objectives. • Develops detailed project plans specifying milestones, tasks, durations, and resource allocations for each project phase. • Manages team performance to ensure deliverables are completed on time, within scope and budget, with high priority items tracked to completion. • Manages vendor activities to ensure alignment with Statements of Work and organizational standards. • Leads and coordinates cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, transparency, and effective communication. • Monitors key performance metrics to track progress against schedule and budget expectations. • Proactively and effectively communicates project status, risks, and issues to management, project owners, and other stakeholders. • Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment for escalation and decision-making. • Creates and maintains project schedules using Microsoft Project Online and Microsoft Project Client. • Leverages Microsoft Project Online and Power BI for project tracking, dashboards, and reporting. • May advise or mentor lower-level project managers and support staff. • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for achieving project goals. • Engages with senior management and executives to provide updates and guidance. • Skilled at project planning in a resource-matrixed enterprise. • Manages projects of the highest complexity with a high degree of autonomy. • Maintains a strong understanding of organization's business, systems, and market operations. • Leads and facilitates resolution of complex project issues and organizational change management activities. • May provide recommendations on process improvements outside defined procedures. • Supports onboarding and readiness activities for new project managers. • Leads or contributes to Project Management Office (PMO) improvement initiatives. • Accurately forecasts project resources required for successful execution and manages competing priorities effectively. Skills • Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience beyond degree requirements. • Minimum 6 years as a Project Manager leading large-scale projects. • Project schedule creation and maintenance using Microsoft Project Online or Project Server. • Project reporting using Microsoft Project Online and Power BI. • Must have: Waterfall project management experience. • Minimum 2 years in a Program Manager role. • Task assignment and tracking using JIRA. • Software project management experience, preferably within the Transmission or Electric Generation industries. • Experience using Microsoft Project Client and Microsoft Project Online/Server. • Electrical market experience. • Texas-based or open to relocation if opportunity opens for full-time conversion. • PMP – Project Management Professional (Highly Preferred) • PgMP – Program Management Professional (Preferred) Education Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (Required). • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred). Company Overview • Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://motionrecruitment.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Motion Recruitment has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
This job posting was last updated on 10/20/2025