IT/OT Project Manager with Utility

American IT Systems; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

American IT Systems is seeking an IT/OT Project Manager with extensive experience in managing complex programs that span 60+ systems. The role requires leadership of hybrid teams across IT and OT, with strong budgeting, forecasting, and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on project delivery and a track record of aligning programs with business objectives. The position is contract-to-hire with remote work flexibility, occasional travel, and a need to start with office

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in IT or OT services with 5+ years in leadership.
• Technical PM with experience on 60+ systems and IT/OT scope.
• Experience in utility industry support is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Guide program strategically, track schedules to ensure timely delivery within budget.
• Lead and mentor diverse IT/OT teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Collaborate with customer program management, finance, and procurement for support and compliance.
• Direct technical strategy and establish best IT/OT service practices.
• Maintain clear communication across teams and adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide weekly status reports and coordinate staffing for schedule adherence.

Skills

IT/OT experience

Technical PM

PMP preferred

Utility industry experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Hybrid team management

Strong communication

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Client Feedback when looking for resumes:

1. We need a technical PM. If they don't have direct experience in IT, even without utility experience, that's better than a OT PM, with no IT experience.
2. Most candidates were rejected because they were more OT with utility experience but had not worked on IT projects. They did not have enough IT Project Manager experience.
3. Some were not technical PMs, and others did not have experience managing a project this large, with 60+ systems.
4. The customer also felt that the candidates did not give enough specific examples during the interviews. The answers were too general. The customer wants to see more hands-on experience and examples of how the candidate handled similar projects.

Title

IT/OT Project Manager with Utility

Duration

6 Months with Extension

No. of Positions

1

Type of Hire

Contract to Hire

Work Location

Remote. Must be able to travel on your own. During the first week, majority of time working will be from the Bethpage, NY office for project orientation. Bethpage, NY office will be the designated office location. Mileage will not be paid to and from the Bethpage, NY office. The candidate will be required to travel, at times, within the Client territory of Long Island Nassau County using their reliable transportation.

Job Description

RC needs a Project Manager serving in a programmatic leadership role for a mission critical utility facility with extensive IT and OT system requirements. This pivotal role involves managing dynamic teams supporting customers both on-site and remotely. The Project Manager will oversee the entire program and will provide customer support from concept, through implementation and transition to go-live and for ongoing support, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives. The candidate will have extensive experience in IT and OT on-premises systems and services, and a solid track record in financial management including budgeting and forecasting. Candidates must have professional certifications in project management (please state on resume). Candidates shall have excellent communication skills and a passion for customer networking.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of programmatic processes such as ITIL, SPI, and EVM.
• Strategically guide the program, tracking schedules to ensure timely delivery within budget and meeting customer standards and contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage diverse managed team of IT and OT professionals, fostering an environment of professionalism, innovation, and excellence.
• Partner with customer Program Management, finance, and Customer's contract and procurement management to ensure effective program support, with a focus on customer satisfaction and service integrity.
• Direct the technical strategy and establish best IT/OT Service practices.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement, keeping ahead of industry trends and integrating new technologies and methodologies as appropriate.
• Maintain clear communication across all teams and departments, ensuring strategic alignment with broader company goals and priorities.
• Display adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities as needed, proactively responding to changing business and management demands.
• Respond to customer inquiries and related correspondence. Provide input to schedulers, procurement and contracts for look-ahead coordination, and manage staffing to ensure customer satisfaction and schedule compliance
• The managed program will involve the implementation of 60+ systems so multi-tasking will be required.
• The customer requires weekly reports and in-depth knowledge on any of the multitude of systems being implemented.
• Will travel within Client's territory and must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Responsible for maintenance and fees of the transportation vehicle.

Skills

No. of Years of Experience

Detailed Write Up

Total No. of Years of Experience

Minimum of 10 years in IT or OT Services Support, with extensive experience in developing custom solutions and providing high level customer satisfaction. At least 5 years in a leadership role managing diverse, multidisciplinary teams.

Must be technical PMs and has worked in a project of this magnitude or similar (60+ systems) Must have both IT/OT not just OT. They prefer more IT experience than OT.

Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience in support of the Utility Industry

Working knowledge of how schedules work with ability to interpret and use Gantt chart-based data from such tools as P6 and MS Project.

Must have experience in creating and managing team budgets and financial forecasting.

Ability to track multiple tasks over long periods of time ensuring customer change management and business rhythms are not disrupted.

Proficient in managing hybrid teams with Customer, TRC and contracted personnel.

Demonstrated success in delivering complex managed services on time and within budget.

Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities, skilled at motivating and guiding teams through complex customer environments and business cycles.

High degree of adaptability, capable of shifting focus to meet evolving business and management needs.

Capable of maintaining a high energy level to handle a dynamic, fast-paced workload

Strategic and analytical thinker with the capacity to make data-driven decisions and address challenges efficiently. Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to working alongside other program management to transform business requirements into high-quality service solutions.