Senior Project Manager

Project Manager, CareerLocation: Oakland, CAOnsite Flexibility: Hybrid — approximately 2 days per month onsite; preference for local Bay Area candidatesContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 12 monthsPay Rate: $85.00–$90.00 / Hour (USD)Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryA recently launched Innovation Accelerator (under the Grid Research, Innovation, and Deployment group) was created to tackle critical challenges ranging from energy efficiency and grid modernization to renewable energy integration and enhanced customer experiences. Leveraging proven, customer-oriented, startup methodologies, the organization is fostering new products & services that deliver transformative solutions at scale, changing the way it innovates and grows. The Alpha project is seeking an experienced project manager to join the team. Alpha is developing an advanced energy load management device to enable electrification. The project manager will assist the team in meeting its goals through 2027.This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, Senior Project Manager position that requires mastery of the journey level Project Manager job duties. Under general direction, exercises judgment and discretion and is responsible for all aspects of the development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. Project duration is generally multi-year, and requires significant risk management. Assignments will have high visibility, require extensive project management skills and often require specific discipline and areas of expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesIs able to perform the job duties of a journey level Project ManagerApplies and adapts project management techniquesProject may not be well defined or require creativity or new approachesObtain commitment on detailed work plans including schedule, cost, resources, contingency and communication plansObtain management approval as needed; ensure project documentation is maintainedIdentify, analyze, and address project performance issuesManage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverablesCommunicate project status to all stakeholdersAssess project risk and develop contingency plansIdentify and communicate lessons learned and best practicesDetermines that project objectives are achievableBudget tracking and reportingProject reporting (PlanisWare)Budget reporting and compliance (EPIC PMO, etc.)Timelines, critical pathMeeting management (daily operating review, weekly operating review, monthly operating review)1-3-10/Tactical implementation plan/Workstream managementSuperior ability to interface with and across supporting organizationsRequired SkillsProficiency in project managementStrong communication skillsEnergy/Utility sector knowledgePreferred SkillsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification and maintenance (desired for new entrants)Specific experience with a similar electric utility organizationElectric industry experienceEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or its equivalent in education and experienceProject Management Professional (PMP) certification desired for new entrantsRequired Experience8 years of experience in project management, project controls, engineering, and/or construction (internal hire); 9 years if outside hireBenefitsMedical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundWork Environment / Physical RequirementsClient laptop will be provided; in case of major delays, supplier may provide a laptop loaner or selected candidate may use personal device and get connected via Citrix/VDIAbout the ClientThis client is one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utility companies in the United States, delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees headquartered in Oakland, CA, the organization operates some of the most complex energy infrastructure in the country — transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities that keep homes, businesses, and communities powered every day. At the center of the energy sector's rapid transformation, the organization manages the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions, creating genuine learning and growth opportunities for engineers, project managers, technologists, tradespeople, and business professionals alike.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.