Senior Project Manager

Accurant International; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Bonus

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Expedition Consulting, a subsidiary of Accurant, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead OT projects for the electric utility sector. You will partner with clients to shape design advisement, technology roadmaps, and implementation plans, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of utility project management, strong leadership, and excellent communication, with experience in complex, cross-functional environments and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of electric utility project management experience or delivering projects with SCADA/EMS/DERMS software.
• Experience managing highly technical and complex projects.
• PMP certification is valued but not required.
• Must have permanent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proposals, pursuit presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate in reviewing and developing contract agreements.
• Define project strategies with leadership aligned to client priorities.
• Serve as primary client contact, building long-term relationships.
• Develop and maintain project plans and schedules with clients and SMEs.
• Oversee delivery of customer deliverables and ensure quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and manage change orders.
• Monitor project budgets and review invoices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop project teams; promote a professional culture.

Skills

Electric utility project management

SCADA/EMS/DERMS knowledge

Leadership

Microsoft Project

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Hiring Entity

Expedition Consulting, a Subsidiary of Accurant

Location

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Status

Exempt

Salary Range

$ 80,000 - $ 120,000 DOE

Job Title

Senior Project Manager

Position Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated OT Project Manager with experience in the electric utility industry. In this role, you will work closely with clients on a range of projects, providing expert guidance in design advisement, technology roadmap planning, project implementation oversight, and operations optimization. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and drive teams toward collaborative, effective solutions. If you are passionate about delivering impactful results and working in a dynamic, client-facing environment, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing proposals, creating pursuit presentations, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Collaborate in the review and development of contract agreements.
• Work with leadership to define project strategies that align with business and client priorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships to support future business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain project implementation plans and schedules in partnership with clients and subject matter experts.
• Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of customer deliverables, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and proactively manage the change order process.
• Manage the financial health of projects, including budget tracking and invoice review.
• Lead, mentor, and support project team members, fostering their professional development and personal growth.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and professional team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Seeking candidates with 5+ years of electric utility project management experience, or delivery of projects with SCADA, EMS, GMS, ADMS, OMS and DERMS software applications and systems.
• Applicants with comparable experience and skills will be considered.
• Experience managing highly technical and complex projects.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Extensive experience with project timeline and schedule tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• PMP Certification is valued, but not a condition of employment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for project and client related needs.
• Must have permanent work authorization for the US.

About Us

Expedition Consulting provides best-in-class Operations Technology (OT) advisory services, hardware, and software to the utility industry with practical approaches, and experienced resources for successful project outcomes. We value partnership, transparency, and accountability in all our engagements.

Expedition Consulting proudly operates as part of the Accurant portfolio of companies. Accurant offers innovative solutions to tackle pressing climate and energy technology challenges through our portfolio companies. Our investments in fields ranging from renewable energy, smart grid systems, electric vehicles, optimizing energy usage in buildings, and other areas has allowed our alliance to lead the way in transforming various fields.

Culture

Privately owned, friendly and family-oriented company with growth and advancement opportunities and learning new advanced technologies. We are a customer focused and employee centered organization. Innovation is the core of our business philosophy.

It is the policy of Expedition Consulting not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Competitive 401(k) match
• up to 6%
• Performance based bonus
• Potential profit sharing
• Paid time off, holidays and other paid leave