Program Manager - Utility Industry - # 26-20816

US Tech Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Raleigh, NC seeks an experienced Project Manager II to oversee multiple Green I/II projects within the Project Management Center of Excellence. This role is a 12-month engagement with a hybrid schedule (3 days in the Raleigh office).

Ideal candidates have 5–9 years in project management, familiarity with Agile PM in utilities, and strong Excel/Access skills. Collaboration across levels and strong problem-solving abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of project management experience. Graduation from a four-year college or university.
• Proficient in project management principles.
• Masters’ business (MBA), project management, or equivalent preferred.
• PMP or CAPM Certification; CMII/Construction Certifications; Professional Engineer License.
• Experience in utility industry and knowledge in construction management.
• Ability to interact with individuals from staff to executive management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Green I or Green II projects per the PM Center of Excellence Profile Matrix.

Skills

Agile PM

Stakeholder Management

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Construction & Utility Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Duration: 12 Months

Note: hybrid, 3 days/week in office in Raleigh office.

Not looking for PM’s that have worked out in the field in Telecom for things like laying fiberoptics. Could be open to IT PM’s that have worked utilities

Job Description

• This position is typically retained to manage multiple Green I or Green II projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Project Profile Matrix.

Required Qualifications

• 5-9 years of project management experience. Graduation from a four-year college or university.
• Proficient in project management principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters’ business (MBA), project management, or equivalent.
• Utility Technical Certifications/Training; PMP or CAPM Certification; CMII/Construction Certifications; Professional Engineer License.
• Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls. Experience in utility industry. Knowledge in construction management.
• The Project Manager II may have relationships with individuals in various organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management)
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel experience
• Ability to create pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Basic Excel skill sets of sorting, organizing, etc.
• Critical thinking to be able to interpret complex Excel documents

PM Experience

• Ideal candidate has Agile PM experience in the utility industry
• Utility experience to include power specifically (distribution, transmission, etc.)
• The Project Manager II may interact with individuals in various organizations ranging from individual contributors to Senior Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management).
• Advanced Data management in tools such as Microsoft Excel and Access
• Written and oral communication skills
• Proficient to demonstrated Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
• Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight
• Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience.

About US Tech Solutions

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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