Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field., 5+ years of experience in large-scale IT/OT enterprise application projects., Proficient in project management tools and methodologies, including WBS development., Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required..

Key responsabilities:

Manage IT projects from initiation to completion, including budget and scope adjustments.

Develop project plans, communication documents, and manage project dependencies.

Facilitate project meetings and communicate expectations to stakeholders effectively.

Publish weekly status reports and ensure successful transition and training for project team members.

Job description

Job Location: Available to work Remote, Austin, TX.

Note: candidates must be local to Austin or the surrounding areas

Job Description:

Project Managers in the IT Project Management Office (PMO) would manage projects, resources, budgets, vendor and business relationships. The position leads cross-departmental teams in delivering various types of IT Projects for various business units such as Electric Service Delivery (ESD), Finance, IT, Customer Care, Customer Account Management, Customer Energy Solutions, Power Production, Energy and Market Operations.

Include specific Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned:

Manage project from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary
Develop project scope, project charter, cost estimates, human resource requirements, RACI, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and make work assignments to meet project or program objectives
When necessary, assist in writing Request for Information/Request for Proposals for external services and business plans for internal executive approval
Develop project plans and associated communications documents; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables
Develop written business requirements and models
Request the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin
“Own” the business relationship with subject matter experts and their leadership from project kickoff to close out
Direct tasks/work for a project team comprised of subject matter experts from Utility IT, Business, and external vendors
Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle
Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings
Publish the project weekly status reports and monthly PowerPoint presentation to stakeholders on the project in the required format.
Develop successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources on the project team
Assist in the development of a forecast/project timeline and project plan for achieving AE Strategic goals through FY2026

Requirements

Skills Set:

Skill	Required /Desired	Experience
Demonstrated experience in implementation of large-scale IT/OT enterprise application/ Cloud Solution projects (scope, schedules, budgets, resources) including, but not limited to, creating artifacts, identifying and managing project dependencies, critical path, milestones, issues/risks and deliverables	Required	5 years
Experience in systems integration projects	Required	5 years
Demonstrated application of project management techniques, WBS (work breakdown structure) development, and coordination of people and resources	Required	5 years
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, Power Point, SharePoint, Project Online (PWA), PowerBI, MS Teams, and Visio	Required	5 years
Proficient in change management methodologies	Required	5 years
Proficient in presenting to multiple levels within the organization	Required	5 years
Experience in vendor and contract management including, but not limited to, RFPs, SOWs and SLAs	Required	5 years
Experience leading projects related to utility design, Customer Care, Customer Account Management, Finance including but not limited to: Oracle’s CC&B, AutoCAD, distribution design, transmission design	Required	3 years
Experience in developing and managing remote teams	Required	3 years
Familiarity with utility business practices and relevant business needs	Required	3 years
Familiarity with Software/Firmware Release Management	Required	3 years
Familiarity in working with a government entity	Required	3 years
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Business or Management, Engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or management information systems	Required	-
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI	Required	-