Sr Technology Project Manager, Progression

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Tampa Electric Company is hiring for its Technology Project Manager progression job family, ideally at the Senior Technology Project Manager level. The position may be filled at another level in the progression based on the candidate’s education and years of experience. The Senior Technology Project Manager leads medium- to large-scale projects with moderate complexity and strategic importance, aligning cross-functional teams and project goals with organizational strategy. The role requires autonomy and strategic thinking, and includes mentoring junior project managers, improving PMO processes, and managing stakeholder expectations. The Senior Technology Project Manager develops and manages project plans, schedules, and budgets; coordinates internal resources and vendors; monitors progress; and identifies and mitigates risks and issues. The role communicates project status to stakeholders and leadership, supports PMO improvement and governance, and applies business acumen to identify technology solutions that advance business goals. It also serves as an escalation point for business partners’ technology issues, provides guidance on technology needs and prioritization, collaborates with procurement on vendor contract review and redlining, and works to address gaps between business needs and technology capabilities. The role may indirectly supervise Project Managers, Business Systems Analysts, co-ops, and interns. The job posting describes a broader progression that also includes Associate and Technology Project Manager roles, as well as a Lead Technology Project Manager level overseeing complex enterprise-scale programs and projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or another relevant field from an accredited college or university; an additional two years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
PMP certification.
Six years of project management experience.
Advanced understanding of project management frameworks and tools, business case development and ROI analysis, and change management principles.
Leadership and team-building, advanced communication and negotiation, and financial and resource management skills.
Ability to use enterprise project management tools such as Clarity and Planview.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, influence stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and drive outcomes aligned with business strategy.
Proficiency with project management and data visualization tools, including MS Project, Jira, and Smartsheet.
Understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project methodologies; budget forecasting, procurement processes, contract management, performance metrics, and success indicators.
Ability to solve complex problems independently, translate technical details into business-relevant insights, facilitate decision-making, and lead collaborative planning meetings.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or another relevant field from an accredited college or university.
CAPM or Agile certification, or a Professional Engineer license where applicable.
Experience leading teams and mentoring and developing associate project managers, interns, and co-ops.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets with limited direction.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to support project execution.
Monitor project progress and adjust plans as requirements evolve.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
Support PMO continuous-improvement initiatives and ensure adherence to PMO standards, tools, and governance frameworks.
Apply business acumen to support assigned business partners and identify technology solutions that support their strategic vision.
Serve as an escalation point for business partners’ technology issues and advise on technology needs, project prioritization, expenditures, and funding.
Collaborate with procurement to review and redline software, hardware, and service vendor contracts.
Manage business partner expectations, identify gaps between business needs and technology capabilities, and work toward innovative solutions.
Mentor junior project managers and contribute to process improvements and stakeholder expectation management.