Project Manager Senior

Our client is hiring a Project Manager Senior on a long-term contract basis.

Work Location: New York, NY

Work Model: In Office

Summary:

The Project Manager (Contractor) will support System and Transmission Operations by providing project management services within the Project Management Office (PMO) supporting Computer Operations. Under general direction, the contractor will be responsible for supporting and implementing standards, processes, tools, and training to facilitate project management excellence. This role requires ensuring transparency in project milestone, schedule, and cost reporting, and applying sound project management principles to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

Support and implement the development of project management standards, processes, tools, and training to promote project management excellence within the PMO supporting Computer Operations.

Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent project milestone, schedule, risk, issue, dependency, and cost reporting.

Work closely with Project Leads and Systems Managers to develop, maintain, and update project schedules using project management and tracking tools.

Support project monitoring, tracking, and facilitation activities to ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, and cost parameters.

Provide analytical support for project performance, including schedule variance, cost tracking, and forecast analysis.

Support coordination efforts across System and Transmission Operations, IT teams, business units, finance, supply chain, and external vendors.

Assist with contract-related activities, including invoice tracking and monitoring of expenditures for budgetary impact.

Prepare and deliver clear, well-organized project documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders at all levels.

Manage multiple assignments concurrently while adapting to changing priorities and meeting established deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of project management concepts and the ability to support project monitoring, tracking, and facilitation to ensure successful project deliverance and completion.

Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project costs, forecasts, and financial impacts.

Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with changing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.

Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Excellent customer service skills with a proven track record of working effectively with business units at all organizational levels and with external vendors.

Experience working in a project or program management office (PMO) role.

Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or PI360.

7 years of project management experience.

A capable Project Manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Oracle iProcurement, iSupplier, BI, or other Oracle-based systems.

Experience with contract administration.

Experience with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Experience supporting projects in Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity environments.

Ability to ensure team's adherence to Agile processes and best practices while adapting to particular team needs.

Certified PMP Project Management Professional.

Pay Rate: $70 - $80

Job ID: 84337