IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

A high-impact IT Project Management opportunity supporting one of the largest utility modernization initiatives in the U.S. This role is ideal for someone with experience leading large-scale enterprise technology programs involving AMI/Smart Grid, system integrations, infrastructure modernization, and financial project oversight.

Role: IT Project Manager

Duration: 18-month contract

Location: Rosemead, CA- 91770 (Onsite)

Pay Range: $70/hour - $76/hour on w2 (DOE)

Responsibilities/Workload

The AMI 2.0 IT Project Manager will lead end-to-end delivery of the Technology Integration (TI) workstream while equally owning financial estimating, budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to ensure scope, schedule, and spending are managed transparently and on plan. Will prepare resource plans and develop and maintain elements of the integrated project plan (IPP), maintain project schedules, and work breakdown structures.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare, analyze, manage and deliver regular financial reports, tracking TI expenditures for the AMI 2.0 program releases including variances and forecasts; collaborating closely with TI management and technical teams.
• Coordinate project activities across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with milestones and deliverables, i.e., solution analysis and design deliverables align with functional needs and technical delivery.
• Track scope against baseline requirements and support change control process; document scope changes, assess impacts, and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed ensuring traceability between requirements, design, and deliverables.
• Maintain clear documentation of financial transactions and project milestones for audit and compliance purposes.
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Support procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations related to TI and financial components of the project.

Required Skills/Attributes:

• Broad IT infrastructure knowledge — ability to see the "big picture" and ensure no gaps in delivery.
• Strong analytical skills, quantitative analysis and ability to develop dashboards and reports using advanced excel functions and other analytics tools.
• Project management experience with managing and supporting large enterprise initiatives with multiple workstreams and releases, multi-year schedule and financials.
• Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, management of risks/issues, and cross-functional leadership engagement.
• Ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced, large program, understand their role, absorb information rapidly, and deliver results efficiently with appropriate level of direction and guidance.
• Strong blend of business insight and technical proficiency to bridge the gap between stakeholder needs and technological solutions.
• Ability to personally execute day-to-day PM deliverables, in addition to overseeing and delegation. Must be adaptable, open to feedback, and able to take on other responsibilities as assigned.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project management with a strong focus on financial planning and analysis, preparing and managing financial estimates, budgets, and reports.
• Experience with similar large-scale utility technology programs, i.e., AMI 2.0, Grid Mod, etc.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• Experience with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) smart grid, or large Electric Utility technology and infrastructure projects: AMI 1.0 or 2.0 recommended (at minimum some 1.0 exposure).
• Experience with system integrations (MDMS, head-end systems, OMS, SAP, ADMS).
• Experience delivering/developing technical information to a non-technical audience.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Master's degree in Finance, Business, or relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and financial compliance in utility or IT sectors.
• Strong track record in vendor management and IT contract negotiations.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization. Russell Tobin offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.