Manager, Software Project Management (Oakland, CA - US)

Energy Solutions•Oakland, CA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Solutions is seeking a Manager, Software Project Management to join their fast-paced Information Systems Team. This role owns and oversees the software delivery portfolio, providing senior-level operational oversight across approximately fifteen active projects to drive revenue and delivery performance. Operating with high autonomy, this role is directly accountable for portfolio health, including budget, scope, schedule, resourcing, and risk management—while enabling leadership to make timely, data-informed decisions. As a central connective hub, the Manager, Software Project Management collaborates across product, engineering, finance, and contracting partners to establish portfolio routines, prioritize work based on capacity, identify dependencies, and strategically resolve conflicts. Additionally, this position manages, coaches, and develops a team of three to five Software Project Managers, balancing hands-on operational ownership with team performance, process improvement, and delivery consistency to ensure predictable, high-quality outcomes. The person filling this role will be required to work in a hybrid work environment adjacent to one of our offices in Oakland, CA; Orange, CA; Portland, OR; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; and New York, NY.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
7 years of progressively responsible experience managing complex software projects or programs, including multi‑workstream or enterprise‑scale initiatives
Demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring software project managers and/or software engineers, including delegating work, monitoring performance, and providing coaching and feedback
Proven experience owning end‑to‑end project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction
Experience supporting or contributing to business development efforts, such as proposal development, project scoping, and cost estimation
Track record of identifying, assessing, and mitigating delivery risks and opportunities across multiple concurrent projects
Strong working knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and hybrid approaches
Proficiency with project management and delivery tools, including Jira (required) and platforms such as Monday.com or equivalent
Solid understanding of financial and commercial project management, including budgeting, cost control, margin awareness, and invoicing
Ability to translate technical concepts into clear project plans, timelines, and client‑ready communications

Responsibilities

Establish, maintain, and monitor portfolio health metrics, including delivery timelines, capacity utilization, risks, dependencies, and budget alignment
Own portfolio‑wide resource management by forecasting, allocating, and rebalancing capacity to meet utilization targets
Provide senior oversight for complex, high‑risk, and cross‑functional software projects and programs
Anticipate, assess, and escalate delivery risks related to scope, schedule, cost, resourcing, and technical dependencies
Serve as an escalation point for project, delivery, and stakeholder issues not resolved at the individual Project Manager level
Partner with Software Project Directors and Associate Directors to support internal subcontract and vendor contracting activities, ensuring scope, estimates, and plans are aligned
Review and guide project‑level inputs for IS contracting processes, including scope, resourcing assumptions, timelines, and dependencies
Collaborate with IS leadership, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure contracts align with portfolio priorities, budget constraints, and delivery capacity
Monitor contracting‑related risks and communicate portfolio‑level impacts, options, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Set clear expectations for on‑time delivery, operational excellence, portfolio thinking, stakeholder communication, and professional conduct
Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing feedback, and support career development and growth planning
Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment that promotes accountability, learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety
Serve as the primary IS point of contact for portfolio‑level communication with executive, product, engineering, finance, and business stakeholders