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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