Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Candidates with experience in the utility or energy sector are strongly preferred.
- Experience in the utility or energy sector preferred.
Job Title: Technology Project Manager – Infrastructure (Right to Hire)
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY – Onsite / Hybrid as applicable
Job Type: Full-Time / Right to Hire
Company: Energy and Utilities
About the Role:
Our utility client is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead moderate-to-large infrastructure projects within our Technology organization. Reporting to the Technology PMO Program Manager, you will drive the full project lifecycle from initiation through transition to operations.
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You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, on scope, and within budget, leveraging best-in-class project management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
People & Team Management
- Lead project teams and drive collaboration across internal and vendor resources.
- Manage vendor relationships and align expectations on deliverables.
- Develop project artifacts: scope, schedule, budget, communication plan, test plan, change control, and activation plan.
- Facilitate risk, issue, and dependency discussions, driving actionable solutions.
- Apply Organizational Change Management principles to ensure project adoption.
Project Management & Financial Oversight
- Manage projects using PMBOK, SDLC Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile frameworks.
- Track and report project status to executives, sponsors, and teams.
- Maintain project budgets, forecasts, and actively manage costs.
- Execute change control processes to manage scope, schedule, and cost effectively.
- Utilize MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and PPM tools to deliver high-quality projects.
Technical & Infrastructure Oversight
- Understand technical constraints, dependencies, and frameworks to ensure high-quality solutions.
- Partner with technical leads and vendors to translate requirements into test plans and technical designs.
- Ensure high-quality execution of design, testing, and cutover activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years managing infrastructure and application projects in cross-functional teams.
- Experience with SDLC Waterfall and Iterative project management models.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficient in MS Project and MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP, Six Sigma, or Agile certification.
- Experience in software development and test organizations.
- Familiarity with PPM tools: JIRA, Planview, ServiceNow, Project Server Online, or PPM360.
- Consultative experience with implementation services or start-up environments.
Why Join Us:
- Work on critical infrastructure projects that impact energy delivery.
- Opportunity to advance your project management career within a leading utility.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Right-to-hire pathway with a stable, growing employer.
Apply Today! If you meet the qualifications and have utility experience, we encourage you to submit your resume.
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 5+ years of experience managing infrastructure or IT projects?
- Have you worked in the utility or energy sector before?
- Do you hold any project management certifications (PMP, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.)?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Are you ok with working hybrid in Poughkeepsie, NY and doing an onsite interview?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
