Senior Software Project Manager

Electric Power Group, LLC; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Visa sponsorship

Bonus programs

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Electric Power Group seeks a Senior Software Project Manager to lead complex, customer-facing software delivery for utility-grade systems. You will own end-to-end delivery, align engineering teams, and guide deployments with a focus on reliability and performance.

The role prefers onsite work at our Pasadena, CA headquarters with hybrid or remote options for the right candidate. Strong leadership and communication are essential for executive stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in complex software projects.
• Proven track record delivering customer-facing technology projects with demanding timelines.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, requirements, QA, UAT, deployment, and acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery through all phases from initiation to support.
• Build and maintain integrated schedules, milestones, critical paths, risk registers, and executive status reports.
• Coordinate software developers, power systems engineers, QA, technical leads, customers, and third parties; drive timely closure of dependencies.
• Lead customer meetings and executive reviews; manage escalations professionally and collaboratively.
• Identify delivery risks early and craft recovery plans to protect milestones.
• Manage scope, budgets, change requests, testing readiness, and acceptance criteria.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Agile frameworks

Job description

Electric Power Group (EPG) develops and deploys mission-critical software solutions that help electric utilities and grid operators monitor, analyze, and improve electric grid reliability and performance. Built on proven Synchrophasor technology, our solutions deliver real-time grid monitoring, wide-area situational awareness, advanced power system analytics, and confident operational decision-making. EPG is a global company trusted by leading grid operator customers in more than 15 countries. As the industry leader and a pioneer in this field, EPG continues to set the standard for grid reliability and performance.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Software Project Manager to lead complex, customer-facing software development, implementation, and deployment programs. This high-visibility role requires exceptional professionalism, communication, project management fluency, and disciplined execution. The successful candidate will take ownership of delivery commitments, anticipate risks, align engineering, development, and implementation teams, and build customer confidence.

Prior electric utility software industry experience is preferred. This position is preferably onsite at our Pasadena, CA global headquarters. Hybrid or remote work is open to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Ownership: Own project delivery through each phase, including initiation and planning, development, integration, testing and customer acceptance, go-live, and transition to support.
• Planning & Reporting: Build and maintain credible integrated schedules, milestones, critical paths, resource plans, risk registers, action logs, and clear executive status reports.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate software developers, power systems engineers, QA, technical leads, customers, and third parties; clarify ownership and drive timely closure of dependencies.
• Customer Leadership : Lead customer meetings and executive reviews; manage difficult conversations and escalations collaboratively and constructively.
• Risk & Escalation Management: Identify delivery risks early, establish recovery plans, challenge unrealistic assumptions, and elevate decisions before commitments are jeopardized.
• Scope, Budget & Acceptance: Manage scope, budgets, change requests, contractual milestones, testing readiness, and customer acceptance criteria.
• Governance: Improve project governance and execution without introducing bureaucracy.

Key Skills

• Project Management: Command of project management principles, methodologies, and tools to plan, track, and deliver complex software programs.
• Leadership: Ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate cross-functional teams, and enforce accountability.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, executive presence, and the ability to manage stakeholders and customers in challenging situations.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify issues, analyze complex situations, and make timely, well-reasoned decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible project management experience, including complex enterprise software development, implementation, or deployment.
• Demonstrated record of delivering complex, customer-facing technology projects with demanding timelines and multiple technical workstreams.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, requirements, integration, QA, UAT, deployment, and acceptance.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, and Agile delivery methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution, and to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in the electric utility or power systems industry (utility, ISO/RTO, vendor, integrator, or consultant), including delivery of EMS, SCADA, ADMS, Synchrophasor/wide-area monitoring, grid analytics, or related utility software.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP or other industry-specific compliance standards.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Critical Work: Work directly with utilities and grid operators on technologies central to grid reliability and modernization.
• Expert Colleagues: Collaborate with power systems and software subject matter experts.
• Visible Impact: Make an impact on strategic customer deliveries and project management practices.
• Growth Opportunity: Shape the project management function of a growing, globally respected company.

Compensation and Benefits

EPG offers a market-competitive compensation package that rewards performance and long-term contribution. Full-time employees receive the following benefits, incentive programs, and sponsorship, subject to eligibility: health insurance plans, 401(k) including profit-sharing match contributions, life insurance, paid time off, visa sponsorship, and eligibility for performance-based bonus and long-term incentive programs.

EPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit: www.electricpowergroup.com.