IT Project Manager Lead, Progression

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technology Project Manager (LTPM) oversees complex, high-impact projects or programs that span multiple departments or business units. Responsible for strategic alignment, governance, and delivery excellence. Acts as a key liaison between executive leadership and project teams, ensuring that initiatives support organizational goals. Requires deep expertise in project and program management, strong leadership capabilities, and the ability to manage ambiguity and change. Plays a role in mentoring and developing PMO talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an additional 2 years of experience may be considered.
8 years of project/program management experience, including enterprise-level initiatives.
Subject-matter-expert in program management, portfolio management, and strategic planning; deep understanding of organizational dynamics and stakeholder engagement; knowledge of compliance and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated exceptional executive-level communication; strategic risk management; advanced financial modeling and forecasting; facilitation of cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives; influence senior leadership; manage complex interdependencies and drive transformation; foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Process Improvement: Champion efficiency and scale through innovation.
Business strategy and enterprise-level operations.
Organizational change management and transformation planning.
Governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements in project delivery.
Forecast long-term impact and guide decision-making with data
Cultivate stakeholder trust and drive cultural alignment
Navigate ambiguity and lead change through complexity.
Author and present executive reports and strategic proposals.
Ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets and global teams.
Expertise in project portfolio management tools and methodologies.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification
CAPM, Agile certification or Professional Engineer license where applicable

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-scale, cross-functional programs and projects independently, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with executive sponsors and key stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
Oversee portfolio-level governance, including budgets, timelines, and resource allocation, to drive effective execution and maximize return on investment.
Mentor and develop project management talent, including coaching junior project managers to build capability and strengthen PMO maturity.
Drive adoption and continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices, promoting consistency and operational excellence across the organization.
Provide strategic portfolio reporting and insights, including KPIs, project health, and alignment to business objectives, for senior leadership decision-making.
Apply strong business acumen to support business partners, identifying opportunities to leverage technology solutions that enable and advance strategic goals.
Proactively identify and champion innovative technology opportunities, optimizing the use of IT to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and business value.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, service partners, and external vendors to manage project delivery, monitor progress, and anticipate future resource and capability needs.
Lead technology demand management and strategic planning efforts, including managing the intake pipeline, contributing to technology roadmaps, guiding prioritization, and supporting contract negotiations, funding decisions, and expectation management with business partners.