Senior Manager, IT PMO

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Manager of IT PMO to help build and scale Pattern Energy's IT Program Management Office. You will lead programs across four technology pillars—NERC CIP/Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications (Oracle, Allegro), Data/AI & Integration, and Infrastructure & Cloud—and report to IT leadership with executive-level visibility.

As a foundational hire in a growing technology organization, you will shape governance, establish stage-gate processes, and guide a team of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT program/portfolio management experience.
• Proven track record building or scaling a PMO function in utilities/renewables.
• Strong executive presentation and communication skills.
• Experience with Data/AI initiatives and NERC CIP familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT PMO governance, intake, prioritization, and stage-gate processes.
• Manage a team of Program Managers across four technology pillars.
• Own executive portfolio reporting and PMO tooling selection.
• Oversee IT budget planning, forecasting, and vendor management.

Skills

Executive communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Data/AI initiatives

NERC CIP familiarity

Program governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilitation

Independent leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPM tooling

Job description

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Senior Manger, IT PMO, is responsible for helping to build Pattern Energy's IT Program Management Office, while also providing close support to Director IT PMO on executive-level reporting and follow-through on key organizational decisions. Responsible for leading various programs across the application and infrastructure. This is a foundational hire in a newly established technology organization scaling toward 70+ headcount and will play a central role in shaping PMO discipline, governance rhythm, and cross-functional execution from the ground up across the four technology pillars: NERC CIP/Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications (Oracle, Allegro), Data/AI & Integration, and Infrastructure & Cloud.

Key Accountabilities

• IT PMO Leadership and Governance: Establish and lead programs, including intake, prioritization, and stage-gate governance across the technology portfolio. Help, define and implement PMO methodology and standards (hybrid Agile/waterfall as appropriate, given compliance-driven stage-gate requirements).
• Team Leadership and Resource Capacity Planning: Manage and develop a team of Program Managers, each owning a program lane: NERC CIP/Cybersecurity, Enterprise Applications (Oracle, Allegro), Data/AI & Integration, and Infrastructure & Cloud. Build portfolio-level resource capacity planning to align program demand with team bandwidth.
• Executive Portfolio Reporting: Own executive-level portfolio reporting: status, risk, budget roll-up, and steering committee materials. Select and implement PPM tooling appropriate to portfolio scale and complexity.
• Vendor Management: Own IT vendor management practices, including contract oversight, performance tracking, and renewal/negotiation support across the technology portfolio.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Enterprise Excellence to align on portfolio prioritization frameworks and drive delivery of cross-functional process improvement initiatives touching IT systems.
• Budget Planning and Tracking: Manage IT budget planning and tracking across programs, including forecasting, variance reporting, and alignment with finance/CTO priorities.
• Board and Leadership Presentation Support: Prepare board- and leadership-level presentation materials, translating portfolio status, risk, and strategy into clear executive narrative.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Formal Education: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (business, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline) is preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Work Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in IT program/portfolio management, with demonstrated experience building or scaling a PMO function. Power/energy industry experience required (utilities, IPPs, renewables, or other regulated environments).
• Qualifications: Strong executive presentation and communication skills required. Vendor and budget management experience required, including contract oversight, performance tracking, and renewal/negotiation support. Experience managing or overseeing Data/AI initiatives or programs is a plus, as is familiarity with NERC CIP or other critical infrastructure compliance frameworks; neither is mandatory. PMP, PgMP, or an equivalent certification is preferred.
• Domain expertise: Experience and knowledge of the power/energy industry landscape (utilities, IPPs, renewables, or related regulated environments). Deep experience standing up program governance, stage-gate methodology, and PPM tooling within a technology organization is required.
• Communication and planning: Strong communication skills and confidence translating portfolio status, risk, and strategy into clear, board- and leadership-ready narrative. History of collaborative engagement with technical and functional leaders across program lanes, with a strong understanding of cross-portfolio dependencies. Effective problem solver with an emphasis on defining robust action plans and the ability to pivot when priorities shift. Must be a strong facilitator with great interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, comfortable serving as a sounding board on organizational and portfolio decisions. Ability to work independently, manage and develop a team of Program Managers, and partner across the organization with colleagues at any level in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills

The expected starting pay range for this role is $118,000.00 - $146,000.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.