IT Project Manager

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,239,000 - 121,401,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Short-term disability

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.) is recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager in Chattanooga, TN. The role involves leading Tier 1 projects for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), ensuring compliance with project management strategies, and managing all phases from planning to closure.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant utility experience, along with excellent communication and leadership skills. The position offers a pay rate of up to $75.00/hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years utility experience or equivalent functional area work experience.
• Thorough understanding of the utility industry and ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Tier 1 projects from initial planning phase to closure.
• Develop project management plans including scope, schedule, and budget proposals.
• Communicate project status and issues to management and stakeholders.
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Technical expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (desired)

Job description

Johnson Service Group is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for an experienced, IT Project Manager, affiliated with the downtown Chattanooga office.

• Target start date: 06/22/26
• Target W2 Pay Rate: Up to $75.00/hour (time & half for overtime)
• Duration: 12 months
• Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
• Work Status: To be determined

Position Summary

This role is expected to apply professional principles, practices, and techniques to set direction and prioritize resources to meet TVA’s objectives. The contractor will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, monitoring and controlling, quality, implementation, execution, and completion, within cost and schedule, of assigned projects. Resource availability and project objectives will guide and inform decisions. Successful project outcomes are achieved through collaboration, negotiation, and influencing of assigned project teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with all TVA processes and procedures, lead and manage Tier 1 projects from initial planning phase to closure, including post-project analysis.
• Ensure projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy and policies, and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Communicate in a tactful and sensitive manner while interfacing with internal customers regarding issues that may be sensitive in nature.
• Fully develop project management plans, including, but not limited to, scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality, performance measurements, etc.
• Ensure projects are managed using required project management software tools.
• Identify project risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize risk exposure.
• Plan and develop project schedules, including milestones.
• Employ sound cost estimating practices to prepare budget proposals.
• Coordinate with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources.
• Ensure qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel are assigned to the project.
• Secure resources required to achieve project goals.
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Assess project issues, identify, and implement solutions to meet project goals.
• Solve technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans.
• If necessary, recommend and seek approval for budget changes.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users, and stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management.
• Coordinate, monitor, and control work performed by internal and external resources.
• Ensure project-related documents are complete, current, stored, and archived appropriately.

Education / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years utility experience, or equivalent functional area work experience.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the utility industry, the ability to solve complex problems, and work independently.
• Project management professionals must possess a combination of communication, technical, leadership, strategic, and business management expertise, as well as the ability to learn and keep pace with technology.
• Project Management Institute (PMI) certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

JSG provides access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.