Senior Project Manager

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers (EPE) is hiring a Software Project Manager to lead energy software projects, including DERMS, EMS, SCADA, and smart grids. You will coordinate software developers, electrical engineers, and business units to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, budgeting, and risk mitigation. Flexible work arrangements include remote options in a national context, with some travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Power Systems, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 5-10 years of experience in project management specifically in software development within the power sector
• PMP certification is preferred
• Proven expertise in SCADA, DERMS, EMS, smart grids, communication networks, and automation.
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead proposals / pursuit efforts. Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with broad knowledge in software engineering principles, REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), energy protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3)
• Familiar with NERC, FERC, ISO standards and regional grid codes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous consulting experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of software management projects in the energy sector.
• Interface between software developers, electrical engineers, and business units.
• Lead software development projects with a team of SMEs.
• Manage a smart grid data analytics solution and DERMS platform integration to utilities.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and internal teams for seamless project integration.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Track progress, manage resources and budgets, and report to senior management.
• Ensure formal project close-out and contract acceptance with customers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk & compliance management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering or Power Systems

PMP certification

Tools

Jira

Trello

Monday.com

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future! Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence . For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Project Manager with expertise in Energy sector. The ideal candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of projects related to software management, development, automation, Power Systems, SCADA, DERMS, EMS and Smart Grids. This role requires strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and project execution experience in the energy sector.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and milestones.
• Define project deliverables and ensure adherence to technical specifications.
• Interface between software developers, electrical engineers, and business units
• Lead software development projects with team of SMEs
• Managed a smart grid data analytics solution
• Lead the development of a DERMS platform integrating renewables to utilities

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Collaborate with external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of software initiatives and products.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements, industry standards and cybersecurity protocols.

Resource & Budget Management

• Track project progress and report to senior management.
• Allocate resources effectively and monitor project costs.
• Effectively monitors and controls efficient resource utilization.

Testing & Commissioning

• Ensure smooth commissioning and operational readiness
• Ensure that projects are formally closed out and contractually agreed. Drives the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.

Contract Claims And Procurement Management

• Ensures that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with EPE policies and contractual agreements.

Stakeholder relations

• Acts as key contact for the customer and escalation point for project issues.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicates with all stakeholders.

Health, safety and environment (HSE)

• Ensures the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

People leadership and development

• Develops project execution staff through formal and informal mentoring and coaching.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in software engineering, Power Systems, or a related field from an accredited program.
• 5-10 years of experience in project management specifically in software development within the power sector
• PMP certification is preferred
• Proven expertise in SCADA, DERMS, EMS, smart grids, communication networks, and automation.
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead proposals / pursuit efforts. Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position requires an individual capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management tools (Jira, Trello, Monday, MS project)
• Understanding of software engineering principles, REST APIs, databases, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and energy protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3)
• Familiar with NERC, FERC, ISO standards and regional grid codes
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Previous consulting experience preferred but not required.

How We Support You

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Work with industry leaders
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position is open to remote

Travel : Occasional travel may be needed (10 % or less )

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