Motion Recruitment

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Our client, an independent energy organization, is hiring for a contract Senior Project Manager. This is a remote position but must reside in Texas to be eligible for conversion to full-time. The key projects this individual will lead involve: upgrading energy infrastructure systems, reconciling retail market and settlements for commercial operations, business continuity planning + employee outreach / emergency communications, software implementations, and technical integrations of GRC. Strong preference for energy/utility industry experience, specifically with settlements and/or market management. Duration: 6 Months to Start, Potential to Convert to Full-Time Required Skill & Experience • 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. • Minimum 2 years in a Program Manager role (preferred). • Task assignment and tracking using JIRA (preferred). • Software project management experience, preferably within the Transmission or Electric Generation industries. • Must have: Waterfall project management experience. Desired Skills & Experience • 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. What You Will Be Doing Daily 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. Education • 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). • Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Certifications • PMP – Project Management Professional (Highly Preferred) • PgMP – Program Management Professional (Preferred)