Hybrid IT Project Manager – Electric Utility

Waldo Solutions; Marquette (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 5% company match

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid time off and nine holidays

Impactful community-minded utility

Job summary

Upper Peninsula Power Company in Marquette, Michigan, seeks an IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives supporting reliable electric service across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The role offers a hybrid work option for those within driving distance to Marquette.

You will plan, execute, and close IT projects, coordinating with IT professionals, business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results while respecting budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity or related field required.
• 4+ years of IT project management experience required.
• Experience with project budgets, schedules and resources.
• Familiarity with PM tools (MS Project, dashboards) and ITIL practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from planning through completion, on time and within budget.
• Build detailed project plans with goals, milestones, budgets, staffing and outcomes.
• Monitor progress, manage priorities, and adjust to keep projects on track.
• Develop cost estimates, track spending, and coordinate resources.
• Identify risks and collaborate on mitigations.
• Coordinate cross-department and vendor collaboration.
• Provide timely project progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support quality and change management per ITIL practices.
• Promote safety and security in project execution.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Leadership

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft Project

Dashboards

Gantt charts

MS Office

Job description

Upper Peninsula Power Company in Marquette, Michigan, seeks an IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives supporting reliable electric service across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The role offers a hybrid work option for those within driving distance to Marquette.

You will plan, execute, and close IT projects, coordinating with IT professionals, business leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results while respecting budgets and timelines.