Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial kick-off call with all stakeholders to ensure understanding of scope, goals, deliverables and timeline
• Manage project from post-sale through implementation and eventual handoff to Operations
• Conduct project evaluations, assess results internally, with client stakeholders
• Understand project scope requirements, manage, escalate scope creep and associated costs and coordinate with project staff
• Lead all aspects of planning and implementation project initiatives and activities
• Facilitate, craft project scope definitions, goals, deliverables and manage milestones
• Define project tasks and resource requirements through the life of the project
• Develop full scale project plans, incorporate client development and/or 3rd party integration efforts
• Manage project resource allocation in conjunction with the internal stakeholders and the client project manager
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones, track project deliverables using Corporate and PMO tools
• Monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Manage project scope changes via change management practices
• Manage and mitigate risk to project schedule, escalating to Head of PMO for direction and approval as needed
• Provide leadership, manage, and drive all client managed services from delivery through transition to on-going support
• Ensure customer satisfaction through timely, accurate, and professional support services, including problem/issue analysis and resolution
• Support pre-sales managed services to prospective clients, including presentations and industry show support
• Experience in SAS and software deployment
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of related experience
• Proven track record in client relations and delivering large-scale projects on time and on budget
• Project management experience including proposals and business development
• Strong Microsoft Office skillset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinker with strong problem solving skills
• Knowledge of product and technology projects
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• Experience with proposals and business development is preferred
• Knowledge in the energy industry, including deregulation, utilities, retail, wholesale, and risk management, is a strong plus

Nice to Have

• Experience with SAS and software deployment
• Knowledge of the energy industry including deregulation, utilities, retail, wholesale, and risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university