Senior Project Manager - ETRM System implementation

Talan International Consulting Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

15 days of paid vacation (up to 27 according to seniority)

8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days

Company health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary STD and LTD

Job summary

A global consulting and technology firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation of an ETRM system. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience and a strong background in North American Power Trading and renewable energy. This role requires excellent leadership and communication skills, along with the ability to manage multi-stream programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience, including 5–10 ETRM system implementations.
• Demonstrated success in system replacements or version migrations.
• Proven experience in renewable and battery storage asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the ETRM implementation/migration project.
• Manage 6 workstreams focusing on stakeholder engagement, business readiness, integration, and automation.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, risk management, and clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

IT Project Management experience

North American Power Trading

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership skills

Tools

ETRM platforms (Orchestrade, Endur, etc.)

Job description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients' transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be aCertified Great Place to Workand are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful:Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the implementation or migration of a new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system.
The ideal candidate has led 5–10 full-cycle ETRM projects, including system replacements or version upgrades, and brings strong expertise in North American Power Trading, renewable generation, and complex deal structures such as PPAs, nodal markets, and congestion trading.
Experience with battery storage assets and renewable integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of the ETRM implementation/migration project.
• Manage 6workstreams covering:
• Stakeholder Engagement (Middle Office, Risk, Accounting, Compliance, Operations)
• Business Readiness (change management, training, cutover, and go-live support)
• Integration & Automation (system interfaces and process automation)
• Solution Architecture (requirements, design, QA, and alignment with target architecture)
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, risk management, and clear stakeholder communication.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and quality throughout delivery.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience, including 5–10 ETRM system implementations.
• Demonstrated success in system replacements or version migrations.
• In-depth understanding of North American Power Trading, ISO/RTO markets, congestion management, PPAs, and complex deal structures.
• Proven experience in renewable and battery storage asset management.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multi-stream, cross-functional programs with distributed teams.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk management abilities.
• Practical experience in change management and training/user onboarding for large-scale system rollouts.

Nice to have

• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent
• Hands‑on experience with major ETRM platforms such as Orchestrade, Endur, Allegro, Molecule, or EKA — with preference for cloud‑native or cloud‑hosted environments.
• Familiarity with ISO/RTO market design and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering under Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

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Additional Information

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well‑being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines