Technical Project Manager

Celerity Consulting Group, LLC•Walnut Creek, CA

23d•$165,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) role at Celerity is a remote-eligible position within a consulting firm specializing in the utilities and energy sectors. The TPM will be responsible for converting complex data into actionable intelligence to help clients mitigate risk, optimize assets, and maximize project outcomes. This role requires over 10 years of hands-on project delivery experience in consulting, focusing on system implementation, data integration, enterprise platform rollouts (e.g., ERP, EAM, FSM), and digital transformation initiatives. The TPM will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met, driving transformation and operational excellence for clients.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a significant focus on the utilities and energy industries.
Proven track record of leading complex implementation projects, and integrating with existing technology stack (ERP, CRM, CIS, BI, Datawarehouse, etc.).
Consulting background with experience in client-facing roles delivering high-impact programs.
Strong understanding of utility operations, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated experience in team building and leadership, with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
Excellent project management skills, including proficiency in project planning, execution, and risk management.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to delegate, prioritize and go above and beyond to drive sprint deliverables as needed.
Technical proficiency in system integration, and data analytics.
Ability to travel to client site (domestic and(or) international) as required and defined per project requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) is preferred.
Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP) or similar certifications.
Certified SCRUM master (CSM) certification a plus.
Six-Sigma certifications a plus.
Certified SCRUM product owner (CSPO) a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of implementation or transformation programs.
Develop detailed project charters, work breakdown structures, and execution plans aligned with client goals and transformation roadmaps.
Manage cross-functional delivery teams including solution architects, developers, analysts, testers, and change managers.
Apply structured methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) to manage timelines, risk, quality, and dependencies.
Oversee system configuration, integration, and deployment activities for platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Maximo, Oracle, OverIT FSM, ESRi GIS or similar.
Coordinate with vendor teams to ensure smooth interface design, data migration, and cutover planning.
Support solution validation through UAT oversight, defect triaging, and issue resolution.
Proactively identify project risks, issues, and change requests; implement mitigation and escalation strategies.
Maintain project health metrics and governance documentation (RAIDs logs, dependency trackers, change control).
Manage budgets, forecasts, resource allocations, and vendor contracts in collaboration with internal operations.
Ensure project profitability and compliance with client contractual obligations and timelines.
Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned, feedback loops, and project retrospectives.
Ensure adherence to QA/QC standards and compliance requirements (e.g., NERC, FERC, ISO, etc.) in regulated environments.
Support change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage of required changes.
Assess the impact of organizational changes and develop strategies to minimize resistance and maximize engagement.
Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of change initiatives and their benefits.
Mentor, and manage a team of consultants and specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Define team roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations to ensure clarity and accountability.
Provide ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and knowledge of FSM solutions.
Serve as the primary point of contact for client executives and stakeholders across IT, business, and operations.
Conduct status reporting, steering committee presentations, and facilitate key decision-making sessions.
Translate business requirements into executable technical plans and ensure alignment between IT and business outcomes.