Senior IT PM

Job Description A large enterprise client is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Program/Project Manager to support a strategic internal initiative. This individual will own the project lifecycle from definition through implementation while also partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of program/project management, business analysis, and product ownership experience and be comfortable moving between executive‑level conversations and detailed requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, dependencies, milestones, quality, and implementation. Own and drive the program roadmap, ensuring alignment between business objectives, priorities, workstreams, and delivery activities. Coordinate across business stakeholders, technical teams, data/integration teams, solution architects, and implementation partners. Lead recurring project meetings, status updates, sprint ceremonies, requirements sessions, and Steering Committee meetings. Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and key decisions while driving mitigation and resolution. Lead requirements workshops and translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Partner with business and technical teams to refine and prioritize the product backlog. Facilitate sprint planning and execution in partnership with project leadership and delivery teams. Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, decision materials, governance documentation, and other program artifacts. Communicate project status, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations to senior and executive leadership. Support change management efforts and help establish foundational processes, governance, and Center of Excellence capabilities as needed. Skills and Requirements Strong program/project management experience leading complex, cross‑functional technology or business transformation initiatives. Experience managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, dependencies, risks, timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Strong business analysis experience, including leading requirements workshops and translating business needs into actionable requirements. Experience developing user stories, acceptance criteria, and managing or refining product backlogs. Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning and execution. Strong executive‑level communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify ambiguity, ask the right questions, and drive decisions forward. Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities and requirements. Hands‑on, pragmatic, and action‑oriented approach with the ability to apply the appropriate level of project rigor without over‑engineering. Proficiency with standard project management and productivity tools, including Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and Word. Experience within utilities, energy, generation, procurement, RFP processes, or similarly complex business environments. Experience operating as a Product Owner or partnering closely with Product Owners. Understanding of UI/UX concepts and experience collaborating with UX resources. Experience managing or working alongside external consulting firms and implementation partners. Experience establishing or supporting a PMO or Center of Excellence (CoE). Financial modeling or financial analysis experience. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global