Senior Project/Program Manager Cybersecurity

Job Description

Opportunity Description:

Our Utilities Industry client is in the process of formulating a project team tasked with driving the clients continued customer meter infrastructure modernization strategy impacting a broad range of process, IT security, data collection, and core Enterprise Technology applications.  

Role Description:

• Lead large, complex strategic projects or programs, assuming accountability for delivering results
• Manage project/program team, including other project managers, Client and external resources
• Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using Client PMO tools and templates
• Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and Client stakeholders
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets Create and maintain project/program operating model, including working with key stakeholders and steering committees
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
• Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
• Establish, maintain, and update project risk log.
• Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
• Manage project change control and follow existing policies
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

Skills and Qualifications:

• Desired Master's degree in business, technology or related field preferred PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• 7+ years of progressive project management leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of business process improvement and change management
• Role Requires working 2 Days a Week in Office at Client Location