Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership ; Planning
• Lead assigned EPIC projects from initiation through closeout.
• Build and maintain detailed project plans using Client E-approved tools.
• Define scope, milestones, dependencies, timelines, and resource needs.
• Drive design and execution planning in partnership with solution architects.
• Identify risks, blockers, and mitigation strategies proactively.
Financial Management & Reporting
• Plan and manage project budgets in alignment with business-owned EPIC funding.
• Monitor labor billing, track forecast vs. actuals, and manage change orders when
necessary.
• Conduct monthly financial and progress reporting for leadership.
• Escalate overages and scope impacts early to protect program integrity.
Stakeholder; Communication Management
• Act as IT’s primary representative with business stakeholders.
• Translate technical requirements into executive-ready summaries.
• Facilitate alignment across IT, cybersecurity, architecture, and business units.
• Manage strong personalities and scope ambiguity by clarifying goals, expectations, and
accountability.
• Escalate when necessary while maintaining forward project momentum.
Delivery Oversight & Governance
• Coordinate cross-functional IT and business resources.
• Ensure compliance with client governance, safety briefings, and reporting standards.
• Track daily/weekly tasks, manage dependencies, and remove blockers.
• Conduct weekly/bi-weekly/monthly status reviews as required.
• Maintain documentation traceability and structured communication flows.
Innovation & Tooling
• Evaluate and recommend tools to enhance execution and reporting.
• Leverage platforms such as Jira, Confluence, SmartSheets, Monday.com, and other client
systems.
• Bring forward innovative approaches to improve project transparency and execution.
Required Qualifications
• 7+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience.
• Experience delivering SaaS and infrastructure-related projects.
• Strong financial management and forecasting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex environments.
• Experience working within structured enterprise governance environments.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and proactive learner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage 1–2 concurrent enterprise initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification (highly preferred).
• Experience within utility environments or large regulated enterprises.
• Experience supporting R&;D or innovation-focused programs.
• Exposure to AI/automation initiatives or advanced technology pilots.
Success Profile
The ideal candidate demonstrates:
• Strong project management fundamentals.
• Ability to operate independently and efficiently.
• Confidence navigating scope gray areas between business and IT ownership.
• Clear, data-driven communication tailored to executive and technical audiences.
• Accountability, ownership, and cradle-to-grave project leadership.