IT Project Manager (PMP) -(Hybrid) local to Austin or Texas

Job title: IT Project Manager (PMP) Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid- local to Texas) Duration: Long term Visa: USC, GCH, GC-EAD, H1B’s Client: DAG2521-Austin Energy • Essential duties and functions may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned: • Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope, and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary • Develop project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and make work assignments to meet project or program objectives • When necessary, assist in writing Request For Information/Request for Proposals for external services and business plans for internal executive approval • Develop project plans and associated communications documents, identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables • Develop written business requirements and models • Request the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin • “Own” the business relationship with subject matter experts and their leadership from project kickoff to close out • Direct tasks/work for a project team comprised of subject matter experts from Utility IT, Business, and external vendors • Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle • Identify, analyze, and create risk-based scenarios to drive project decisions • Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members, and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings • Develop successful transition, training plans, and recognition for resources on the project team • Assist in the development of a forecast/project timeline and project plan for achieving utility Grid Modernization goals through FY2025 Required skills: • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Business or Management, Engineering, computer science, computer information systems, or management information systems • 4-7 years of Demonstrated experience implementing large-scale IT/OT enterprise application projects • 4-7 years of Experience in systems integration projects • 4-7 years of Demonstrated application of project management techniques, WBS (work breakdown structure) development, and coordination of people and resources • 4-7 years of Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and • Visio, WebEx • 4-7 years of Proficient in change management methodologies • 4-7 years of Proficient in presenting to multiple levels within an organization Preferred skills: • 3 years of Experience leading projects related to utility design, including but not limited to AutoCAD, • distribution design, construction, transmission design, tree trimming work management, wildfire risk • 3 years of Experience in developing and managing remote teams • 3 years of Familiarity with utility business practices and relevant business needs • 3 years of Experience with Software/Firmware Release Management • 3 years of Experience with working with a government entity • Yes Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, or obtained within 6 months of hire Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour Compensation Package: • 1099 contract • Yearly pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: Remote Apply Job!