IT Project Manager (PMP) -(Hybrid) local to Austin or Texas

Job title: IT Project Manager (PMP)

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid- local to Texas)

Duration: Long term

Visa: USC, GCH, GC-EAD, H1B’s

Client: DAG2521-Austin Energy
• Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned:
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope, and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, 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, identify and manage 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
• Identify, analyze, and create risk-based scenarios to drive project decisions
• 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
• 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 utility Grid Modernization goals through FY2025

Required skills:
• 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
• 4-7 years of Demonstrated experience implementing large-scale IT/OT enterprise application projects
• 4-7 years of Experience in systems integration projects
• 4-7 years of Demonstrated application of project management techniques, WBS (work breakdown structure) development, and coordination of people and resources
• 4-7 years of Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and
• Visio, WebEx
• 4-7 years of Proficient in change management methodologies
• 4-7 years of Proficient in presenting to multiple levels within an organization

Preferred skills:
• 3 years of Experience leading projects related to utility design, including but not limited to AutoCAD,
• distribution design, construction, transmission design, tree trimming work management, wildfire risk
• 3 years of Experience in developing and managing remote teams
• 3 years of Familiarity with utility business practices and relevant business needs
• 3 years of Experience with Software/Firmware Release Management
• 3 years of Experience with working with a government entity
• Yes Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, or obtained within 6 months of hire

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour

Compensation Package:
• 1099 contract
• Yearly pay

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote

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