Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Metering Infra

Mavensoft Technologies.•Portland, OR

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects and workstreams that support the Utility’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. This role manages cross functional efforts spanning metering hardware, communications networks, IT systems, field operations, vendors, and customer programs. The Project Manager ensures AMI initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
4+ years of project management experience delivering complex infrastructure, technology, or utility programs
Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross functional teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast moving, highly interdependent environment
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clearly communicates project status, risks, and decisions to diverse audiences
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Facilitates alignment across cross functional teams, vendors, and leadership
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Produces concise status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Planning & Execution (Scope, Schedule, Budget): Develops and manages project plans, milestones, and deliverables
Planning & Execution (Scope, Schedule, Budget): Directs and monitors project work from initiation through closeout
Planning & Execution (Scope, Schedule, Budget): Manages scope changes, schedule impacts, and cost variances
Risk & Issue Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks proactively
Risk & Issue Management: Tracks issues and dependencies and escalates when necessary
Risk & Issue Management: Supports governance gates, change control, and decision‑making

Nice To Haves

Utility Experience
AMI Program Knowledge
Flexible mindset
Experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, or utility technology programs
Familiarity with AMI components such as meters, RF/mesh/cellular networks, HES, MDMS, and system integrations
Experience working in a regulated utility environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
Experience with vendor led implementations and field deployment programs

Responsibilities

Manage end to end delivery of AMI projects, tracks and sub projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
Coordinate dependencies across IT, Operations, Meter Services, Customer Operations, Regulatory, and external vendors
Support program level planning, sequencing, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent AMI initiatives
Manage vendor relationships for meters, communications networks, system integrators, and field services
Coordinate field deployment activities, installation schedules, testing, and cutover planning
Track vendor deliverables, SLAs, and contractual milestones
Support issue resolution related to field execution, system performance, or vendor dependencies
Identify, assess, and actively manage program and project risks (technical, operational, customer, and regulatory)
Support governance reviews, gate approvals, and executive updates
Ensure alignment with utility standards, cybersecurity requirements, safety policies, and regulatory commitments
Support documentation for regulatory filings, audits, and funding or grant reporting (as applicable)
Develop and deliver clear project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Facilitate cross functional working sessions and decision forums
Translate technical AMI topics into clear business and operational impacts for non technical stakeholders
Coordinate change management and readiness activities with impacted teams