Independent Engineer Project Manager leading technical due diligence for utility - scale solar and BESS projects at ICF. Managing client relationships and technical direction for project teams while ensuring successful outcomes.
About the role
- The Project Manager doesn't just manage tasks; they own the outcome.
- You are the single point of accountability for leading high-priority, industrial AI implementation projects from contract signing through successful deployment and value realization.
- Your mandate is to guarantee that every project aligns perfectly with our customer's strategic priorities and delivers measurable business impact.
- Own end-to-end project delivery from kickoff to closure, including scope, budget, quality, and customer outcomes, ensuring project success and financial performance.
- Translate use case objectives into quantifiable business KPIs and lead Value Realization Workshops to establish baselines and demonstrate impact.
- Develop detailed project plans covering scope, schedule, resources, budget, risks, and quality, proactively managing dependencies and blockers.
- Manage complex system integrations connecting OT/IT data sources with agile methodology and continuous stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with customer strategic goals such as operational excellence, safety, sustainability, or cost reduction through regular reporting and executive briefings.
- Ensure that Account Executives (AEs), Customer Business Executives (CBEs) and other key stakeholders are regularly updated on project status, scope, risks, and financial performance.
- Partners with the Product team for any product features, capabilities, or deliverables committed as part of the customer agreement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related fields.
- 5+ years or more of project management experience, in SaaS, cloud, or enterprise software delivery preferably with a portfolio of successful, complex industrial or enterprise-level IT/AI projects.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in fast-paced environments and experience leading cross-functional teams (Data Scientists, Engineers, Solution Architects).
- Deep proficiency in industrial verticals (e.g., Energy, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Life Science, Utilities/Power and Renewables).
- Strong financial acumen and proficiency in tracking project realization/forecasting.
- Methodology Fluency: Demonstrated practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum and experience leveraging PMO methodologies (like PMP/PRINCE2) to drive delivery efficiency and manage risk in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
- Willingness to travel as needed for client engagements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Competitive health, dental, vision & disability coverages for employees and all dependents
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Join a team of 60+ different nationalities 🌐 with Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in focus 🤝.
- A highly modern and fun working environment with sublime culture across the organization
- Opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best people on some of the most ambitious projects found anywhere, across industries
- Join our HUB 🗣️ to be part of the conversation directly with Cogniters and our partners.
- Paid mobile phone and WiFI
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