IT Project Manager IV

LeadStack Inc.•Services - See below for details, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Senior Project Manager for the AMI 2.0 Program will lead all phases of the project lifecycle and system integrator engagement activities, including pre-planning, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure for a major Advanced Metering Infrastructure initiative. This role focuses on resource and task planning, technical blueprinting, business process design, and vendor coordination within a complex IT environment. Facilitate IT business process mapping and requirements clarification to ensure alignment with functional needs, technical delivery, and IT SI area of responsibility.

Requirements

Broad IT infrastructure knowledge — ability to see the "big picture” and ensure no gaps in delivery.
Experience managing large IT programs, resource planning, solution blueprinting, implementation planning, and overall end-to-end delivery management.
3+ years of experience in Large-scale IT program/project management in utilities or regulated industries.
Experience with AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure), smart grid, or large Electric Utility technology and infrastructure projects: AMI 1.0 or 2.0 preferred (at minimum some 1.0 exposure).
Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, management of risks/issues, and cross-functional leadership engagement.
Ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced, large program, understand their role, absorb information rapidly, and deliver results efficiently with appropriate level of direction and guidance.
Strong blend of business insight and technical proficiency to bridge the gap between stakeholder needs and technological solutions.
Ability to personally execute day-to-day PM deliverables, in addition to overseeing and delegation.
Must be adaptable, open to feedback, and able to take on other responsibilities as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering/developing technical information to a non-technical audience.
PMP certification.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and financial compliance in utility or IT sectors.
Strong track record in vendor management and IT contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, manage and deliver regular financial reports, tracking TI expenditures for the AMI 2.0 program releases including variances and forecasts; collaborating closely with TI management and technical teams.
Develop a comprehensive resource plan based on technical scope, including roles, skillsets, and effort and cost estimates across workstreams (integration, data, infrastructure, and testing).
Support the development and refinement of a high-level solution blueprint that defines scope, schedule, and budget from a technical lens — integrating infrastructure, data flows, and system interfaces to inform delivery planning.
Plan and coordinate the Planning & Analyze phases, including solution design validation, technical feasibility reviews, and preparation for Build phase activities including, e.g., environment readiness, development sequencing, testing strategy, and deployment rollout.
Coordinate project activities across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with milestones and deliverables, i.e., solution analysis and design deliverables align with functional needs and technical delivery.
Track scope against baseline requirements and support change control process; document scope changes, assess impacts, and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed ensuring traceability between requirements, design, and deliverables.
Maintain clear documentation of financial transactions and project milestones for audit and compliance purposes.
Identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions as needed.
Support procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiations related to TI and financial components of the project.