Distribution PMO Project Manager

Distribution PMO Project Manager

Location: Denver, Colorado Type: Contract Compensation: $42.00 - $44.50 per hour Work Model: Hybrid onsite and remote

Responsibilities

Execute the project initiation process, including tasking, project setup, planning support, and routing for financial approvals. Create and maintain project folders for vendor assignments, ensuring consistent structure and document naming conventions for approval documentation. Generate Google Earth KMZ files to support project mapping and field execution needs. Manage SharePoint permissions, folder access, and document organization to support project teams. Support reconciliation activities by verifying project data, documentation completeness, and financial alignment. Assist with work packet preparation and verification in coordination with internal teams. Onboard new contractors, including coordinating access, training requirements, and initial setup activities. Troubleshoot basic system and access issues for contractors, including SharePoint, SAP, and related permissions. Manage vendor training requirements to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. Initiate project assignments for vendors and confirm required materials and documentation are available. Process purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and SES invoicing in SAP, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals. Order materials and other supplies needed to support project execution. Maintain accurate records to support audits, compliance requirements, and reporting needs. Assist with reporting by documenting, updating, and communicating procedural differences or workflow options as needed. Follow established project management and operational processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall process effectiveness. Support efforts to streamline workflows, enhance documentation quality, and improve the experience of contractors and internal teams. Participate in safety-focused activities, including documentation support for audits or incident reviews, as needed. Build effective working relationships with internal and external teams, vendors, and contractors to support successful project coordination and execution. Provide responsive communication and follow-through to ensure stakeholders receive accurate and timely information. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to resolve issues, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment on program and project expectations.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, project coordination, or a comparable function; utility industry experience preferred. Associates degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One to three years of experience in project coordination, project management support, process improvement, or a related area; formal project management training preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and support cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly share information with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodology. Proficiency in standard software applications, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, financial, work, and asset management systems.