Hybrid Technology Project Manager

at Versant Power

• Job title: Technology Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bangor, United States

About the role

• Project Manager overseeing vendor solution implementations in the power industry of Maine. Managing complex technology projects and collaborating with stakeholders and vendors for successful executions.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple technology projects of varying size simultaneously.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestone, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Maintain and update financial forecasts to ensure estimates are timely and accurate.
• Collaborate with business areas to ensure project resources are available and able to complete project tasks, as well as identifying and mitigating barriers to task completion.
• Coordinate with the Business Analyst and stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and success criteria.
• Establish clear communication channels to keep stakeholders informed of project progress and milestones.
• Collaborate with vendors to understand solution capabilities, implementation requirements, and timelines.
• Negotiate contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing terms with vendors to ensure alignment with organizational goals and budget constraints.
• Manage vendor relationships, including issue resolution, performance monitoring, and contract compliance.
• Ensure vendor solutions are evaluated to ensure alignment with business needs, technical standards, and regulatory requirements in the electric utility sector.
• Work closely with internal IT teams to assess integration points, data migration strategies, and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure technical guidance and support is provided to project teams during implementation and post-implementation phases.
• Identify potential risks and dependencies associated with vendor solution implementations, and develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Facilitate identification of risks and dependencies tied to the project, track risks, and develop mitigation plans to address them.
• Oversee quality assurance assessments to verify that deliverables meet established standards and specifications.
• Monitor project performance to proactively address deviations from project goals.
• Facilitate organizational change management processes to minimize disruption and maximize user adoption of new vendor solutions.
• Ensure training programs are developed and materials to educate end-users on the features, functionalities, and best practices associated with implemented solutions.
• Establish post-implementation support and guidance to end-users to address system-related issues and optimize usage efficiency.
• Gather and maintain project documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Project Manager I –Minimum 3 years of IT Project Management or related field experience required.
• Project Manager II – Minimum 5 years of IT Project Management experience, with a focus on vendor solution implementations required, with advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP or Lean Six Sigma, etc.) preferred or to be pursued within 12 months.
• Project Manager III – Minimum 10 years of IT Project Management experience, with a focus on vendor solution implementations, experience with complex projects and advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP or Lean Six Sigma, etc.) required.
• Experience mentoring or leading team members preferred.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and PMBOK.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Electric utility experience a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity for a hybrid or remote work schedule
• On-site meetings may be expected or required