Project Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Eliassen Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $115,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Eliassen Group Our industry-leading client in the energy sector is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager III to support and lead critical telecom initiatives within Transmission, Distribution, and Telecommunications. The selected candidate will play a key role in overseeing multiple regional projects, including the Integrated Volt-Var Control initiative. Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $50 - $65 / hr. w2 Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage cross-functional telecom project teams, coordinating efforts across Transmission, Distribution, and Telecommunications departments. Serve as a liaison between Agile Product Owners, telecom delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution. Plan and execute all phases of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality. Facilitate project planning activities such as risk assessment, regulatory strategy, vendor management, and budgeting. Maintain open communication among stakeholders through structured meetings and reporting. Work closely with Agile teams to ensure accurate task tracking in JIRA, following established departmental standards. Present project updates and business cases to senior leadership effectively. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related project management experience (OR High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of relevant experience) Demonstrated experience managing telecom, transmission, and distribution projects Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Kanban, alongside PMP-based project execution Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with budgets ranging up to $250M Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration PMP, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, CM2-P, or Kanban Management Professional (KMP I or II) certifications Previous experience working within the utility industry Working knowledge of construction management, engineering, and operations Excellent critical thinking, risk assessment, and decision-making skills Working Conditions: Hybrid work model: Onsite presence required Tuesday through Thursday Occasional field visits may be necessary for project oversight If you're a seasoned project manager with deep experience in telecommunications, utilities, and Agile project environments, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact team shaping critical infrastructure projects. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity! Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Project Management Industries Utilities and Energy Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Eliassen Group by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Project Manager” roles. Cincinnati, OH $106,500.00-$202,500.00 2 weeks ago Project Manager - Global End-to-End Intralogistics Program Cincinnati, OH $70,000.00-$80,000.00 4 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr