Sr Retail Energy IT Project Manager

SmartestEnergy US; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartestEnergy US is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager - Retail Energy to lead and oversee complex IT initiatives within the energy sector. You will drive strategic planning, execution, and delivery of projects that support our energy initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior management to ensure on-time, in-scope, and on-budget outcomes.

You will coordinate project planning, risk and budget management, and QA, while mentoring teams and delivering clear status updates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, applications, and data architecture
• 3+ years of Retail Energy experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage complex IT projects with timelines, milestones and resource allocation
• Engage stakeholders across business units, IT teams and external vendors
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks to ensure success
• Monitor and manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of resources
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead and motivate project teams and provide guidance
• Prepare detailed status updates for senior management and executives

Skills

System design

Cloud computing

Security principles

Modern development frameworks

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Agile and DevOps

Strategic thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or Engineering

Job description

The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems. Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2026 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets. When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

About the Role

As a Senior IT Project Manager - Retail Energy you will lead and oversee complex IT projects within the energy sector. Your role will involve strategic planning, execution, and delivery of projects that support the company's energy initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation following project governance standards for the company.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Budget Management: Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals.
• Documentation and Reporting: Ensure detailed project tracking and senior presentation decks built to provide and deliver status updates to senior management.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, application, and data architecture, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams. Plus, 3+ years of Retail Energy Experience.

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of system design, cloud computing, security principles, and modern development frameworks.
• Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Agile and DevOps: Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Collaborative: Personable, team-oriented, respectful, and empathetic individual who is comfortable working with both on-site and remote team members.
• Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and drive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes.
• Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders across functional and technical departments.
• Time Management: Ability to handle conflicting demands, prioritize workload, and effectively delegate while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Leadership: Accommodating, but firm, leadership and management of team resources, to hold them to individual target dates and delivery qualities to ensure project health.

Pay range and compensation package

Anticipated annual salary range $130,000 - $155,000.

This is a hybrid position, open to candidates located in Houston, TX, Syracuse, NY or New York City.

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE. We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email [e-mail] so we can discuss with you further.