Contractor Sr. Strategic Project Manager

• Location: 100% remote (option)
• Hours: Must work Central Time Zone hours (8 AM – 5 PM)
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required to Energy office in Madison, WI and/or Cedar Rapids, IA, depending on candidate’s location and project need.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PM) for a contract role focused on large-scale Technology/IT software projects and programs. The ideal candidate is accountable, driven, and a critical problem solver with a proven track record in waterfall-based software implementation projects, particularly those involving vendors and consulting partners. A background in IT beyond project management is highly preferred, as this role requires both technical fluency and strategic insight. In addition to leading project execution, the PM should be eager to understand the business and technical functions that underpin the projects they manage. Experience in utility operations is beneficial but not required. This PM will join a collaborative team supporting a large, strategic program. Reporting to the Program Manager, they will own and lead a dedicated sub-project, ensuring alignment with the broader program goals, fellow PMs, and organizational strategy. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills are essential. We believe successful project management is more than task execution—it’s about turning vision into reality. This means rolling up your sleeves to build and lead plans, proactively manage risks, and resolve issues as they arise. The PM will play a key role in ensuring project success by navigating blockers and driving outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the successful initiation, planning, development, administration, risk management, implementation, control, and closure of single or multiple large sized projects across multiple business units through the Program and Project Management department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands and utilizes the project management methodologies and processes (based on PMI Standards) for project delivery in order to achieve scope, schedule and cost objectives while effectively managing risks that have the potential to affect project deliverables.
• Determines specific business needs and deliverables of a project, and, utilizing project management tools, establishes and manages the costs, resources, performance measurements, timeline, and project deliverables required to complete the project and meet the expected project outcome.
• Determines appropriate project resource and staffing skillsets, including determining the level of expertise needed to complete a project while assessing strategies that can be made to reduce the overall project risk factor.
• Manages applicable project contracts in conjunction with sourcing personnel. Prepares Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluates responses, participates in negotiations, interprets contract language, and handles finances.
• Responsible for development and execution of communication and stakeholder management plans related to projects.
• Ensures training needs are met for project team members and users of project.
• Upon completion of projects, ensures operational teams are properly trained, work orders pertaining to the project are closed, all related finance charges are handled, team members are reassigned, documentation is in order, and a smooth transition of deliverables occurs.
• Understands and utilizes organizational change management methodology within the context of project management.

Supervision:

• Performs work under the direct supervision of a manager or director.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Required

Required Experience:

• 5 years of experience in project management managing medium to large sized, complex projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and solve problems of a moderate nature and implement an effective solution.
• Ability to organize medium to large project plans and effectively document accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out responsibilities with a minimum of direction.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and team skills.
• Ability to develop and apply performance measures.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.

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