Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

*Local to DMV Area

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented experienced Project Manager to lead the integration or migration of IBM Maximo with Citiworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise asset management (EAM), utility operations, and IT project delivery. This role requires cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and technical oversight to ensure successful project execution and drive successful outcomes.


Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Maximo to Citiworks integration/migration project.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, operations, vendors, and consultants.
• Conduct business process analysis and map current vs. future state workflows.
• Oversee system configuration, customization, and integration efforts.
• Manage data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes between Maximo and Citiworks.
• Ensure data integrity, quality assurance, and validation throughout the migration lifecycle.
• Facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and Change management activities.
• Monitor project risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Ensure project communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Support post-implementation reviews, lessons learned, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Align project outcomes with organizational goals and digital transformation strategies.
• Manage vendor contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics related to the project.
• Working within the guidelines and framework set by DC Water's PMO


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of project management experience in enterprise IT or utility systems.
• Proven experience with IBM Maximo and/or Citiworks platforms.
• Strong understanding of asset management, work order systems, and utility operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with GIS (Esri), Maximo, SCADA systems, Permits, water quality monitoring systems or utility billing platforms.
• Familiarity with EPA and water utility regulations.
• Knowledge of mobile workforce management tools and field data collection.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the utility sector.
• Agile or hybrid project delivery experience.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.