Sr Project Manager (Hybrid)

California ISO•Folsom, CA

1d•$130,575 - $182,805•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Manager, develops plans, processes, and procedures that improve operational and strategic execution and implementation of multi-disciplinary and complex enterprise wide projects. Provides guidance in terms of “Best Practices in Project Management” to all enterprise projects covering all aspects of the project lifecycle. Responsible for timely status reporting and communication of all enterprise projects to Executive Team and Board of Governors. Supports the annual prioritization of capital projects to insure alignment with corporate goals, objectives, and business plans. Oversees and manages all aspects of the project lifecycle for complex and multidiscipline large and cross-departmental level projects.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent education, training or experience in Business, Engineering, Project or Program Management, or related field.
Seven (7) or more years related experience.
Demonstrated experience in software project management of multiple large, complex projects.
Proven track record delivering high-visibility initiatives.
Strong business analysis, planning, and proposal development experience.
Experience working within well-defined SDLC frameworks and process-driven environments (e.g., CMMI, ITIL).
Demonstrates fundamental leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as a leader, facilitator and team member.
Ability to provide practical and feasible solutions to problems, keeping multiple conflicting considerations into account.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills required.
Excellent analytical skills are required, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical materials and concepts in a non-technical manner.
Must be able to handle a dynamic and changing work environment, and work independently.
Self-motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project server and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree (MBA, MS, or MA) preferred.
PMI PMP Project Management certification and Agile/SCRUM certification is strongly desirable.
ISO and/or Utility industry experience is strongly preferred and will be given significant consideration.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of complex cross-department and/or major projects including development of scope, requirements, work breakdown structures, resources, schedules, budget, risk, and communications to promote timely, cost and quality controlled delivery of products and services of ISO's core business functions.
Identifies necessary management structures for projects, and secures the management involvement required. Drives proper project chartering and project execution approach. Estimates project costs, develops business case, and manages the budget (includes related scope control). Oversees and supervise any external resources contracted to the project. Identifies, prioritizes and mitigates project risks throughout the life of the project(s).
Develops, communicates and provides guidance on policies, guidelines, and tools to ensure consistent project management methods across the organization.
Develops and manages effective corporate measurements, tracking and reporting processes to support and enhance company's ability to perform its core functions and meet corporate objectives.
Develops and oversees maintenance of essential corporate reference and communication materials to keep all employees informed of corporate positions on major issues, and to ensure corporation speaks with a common voice and provides consistent information to management.
Supports management in leading project prioritization and reporting meetings to foster improved operational and strategic decision-making.
Provides guidance and counsel to employees in the execution of project work to improve efficiency and effectiveness of development work efforts. Socialize “best practices” in Project Management across the organization.