Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy’s industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid daily. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions and mid-to-long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid running. It’s both challenging work and work with a purpose. Be a part of our successful, growing business during international transformation. The Senior Project Manager is critical and responsible for successfully deploying mission-critical systems such as market management, energy trading & risk management (ETRM), SCADA/EMS integrations, settlements, and grid reliability solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in project management and a working knowledge of ISO/RTO markets, regulatory frameworks, and utility operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of seven years of project management experience in a SaaS environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.
- Experience with JIRA, MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, or equivalent tools.
- Deep knowledge of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional (Waterfall) project management methodologies.
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong experience in enterprise software implementations, SaaS, or systems integration projects.
- Deep understanding of ISO/RTO operations (e.g., SPP, MISO, PJM, CAISO, ERCOT), market settlements, or grid operations.
- Project management within the energy or regulated utilities space.
- Proven success in managing project teams across multiple geographies and time zones.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience with diverse teams and customers within the Energy industry.
- CAISO MRTU/WEIM, MISO, or SPP IM project management experience
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for enterprise software implementations from initiation to post-go-live support.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects' scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and communications.
- Develop detailed project plans, resource forecasts, and communication strategies.
- Document statements of work, detailed designs, and test plans/scripts.
- Work closely with internal teams (engineering, QA, product, support) and client stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
- Drive project governance, including steering committee meetings, executive reporting, and status updates.
- Identify and proactively resolve project issues, risks, and dependencies.
- Ensure compliance with delivery frameworks, internal standards, and contractual commitments.
- Manage client relationships, expectations, and satisfaction through effective communication and stakeholder management.
- Mentor junior project managers and contribute to continuously improving project delivery processes and tools.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact.
- Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules.
- Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
