IT Project Manager 3 4P/348

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% remote work flexibility

Travel opportunities to various locations

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology implementation projects in the utilities and energy sector. This hybrid role requires exceptional facilitation skills and a proven track record of managing large-scale projects with minimal oversight. Candidates must have 5–10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Travel is required for workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of IT project management experience, preferably within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale technology implementations with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional dependencies and driving execution in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of IT and technology implementation projects, ensuring alignment with business and operational needs.
• Facilitate cross-departmental discussions to resolve conflicts and drive consensus.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.

Skills

Strong facilitation skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Advanced problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

IT Project Manager 3

Location: Hybrid (70% Remote / 30% Travel)
Contract- 1 Year on W-2 no C2C

Client- Southern Company

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced IT Project Manager (5–10 years) to lead cross-functional technology implementation projects across the utilities and energy sector. This role requires exceptional facilitation skills, the ability to drive alignment across diverse departments, and the proven capability to deliver complex IT initiatives with minimal oversight. The Project Manager will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

This position is 70% remote but requires travel for workshops, key project milestones, and in-person stakeholder meetings in Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; and Mississippi.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the delivery of IT and technology implementation projects, ensuring alignment with business and operational needs.

• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, milestones, deliverables, resource requirements, and detailed schedules.

• Drive the entire project lifecycle—from concept creation through successful implementation.

• Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies where applicable.

• Maintain visibility into project status, progress, and deliverables for stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation

• Facilitate cross-departmental discussions, including difficult conversations, to resolve conflicts and drive consensus.

• Collaborate with technical teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to break down complex projects into achievable plans.

• Provide clear, concise updates to leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

• Manage vendor and contractor relationships to ensure deliverables meet scope and quality expectations.

Risk & Dependency Management

• Identify, track, and manage project risks, dependencies, and issues.

• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, cybersecurity, and IT governance standards relevant to utility operations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 5–10 years of IT project management experience, preferably within utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments.

• Proven ability to deliver large-scale technology implementations with minimal oversight.

• Strong facilitation skills—able to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions, and guide teams toward solutions.

• Demonstrated expertise in managing cross-functional dependencies and driving execution in complex environments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• PMP or Agile/Scrum certification.

• Prior experience managing technology rollouts in utilities or energy organizations.

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements impacting IT in the energy sector.

• Strong background with tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar project management software.

Working Conditions

• 70% remote with flexibility to work from home.

• Travel required (30%) to Birmingham, AL; Atlanta, GA; and Mississippi for workshops, project milestones, and stakeholder meetings.

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support project deadlines.