Utilities-Project Manager

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possible

Job summary

Visa Hunt is seeking a high-impact Senior Project Manager to lead strategic innovation and R&D initiatives within a large, regulated utility environment. You will own 1–2 enterprise projects from concept through delivery, ensuring clear scope, disciplined financial management, and measurable business outcomes.

You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and IT execution—translating evolving technology ideas into executable plans with strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience.
• Ownership of enterprise-scale SaaS and/or infrastructure initiatives.
• Strong forecasting, variance management and change control.
• Exceptional communication skills across executive and technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across 1–2 initiatives.
• Create detailed project plans, milestones and roadmaps.
• Oversee budget, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare executive-ready status reports for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across business, architecture, cybersecurity, and delivery teams.

Skills

IT project management

Program management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Ambiguity management

Job description

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Project Manager to lead strategic innovation and R&D technology initiatives within a large, regulated utility environment. This role drives 1–2 concurrent enterprise projects from concept through delivery, ensuring clear scope, disciplined financial management, and measurable business outcomes.

You will operate at the intersection of business strategy and IT execution—translating emerging technology ideas into structured, executable plans while maintaining strong governance, stakeholder alignment, and financial oversight.

What You Will Own

• End-to-end project leadership (cradle-to-grave ownership)
• Creation of detailed project plans, milestones, and execution roadmaps
• Budget planning, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Executive-ready status reporting and stakeholder communication
• Risk identification, mitigation planning, and blocker resolution
• Cross-functional coordination across business, architecture, cybersecurity, and delivery teams

Success in this role means:

• Delivering projects on time and within budget
• Bringing structure and clarity to complex, innovation-driven initiatives
• Translating technical concepts into clear business value
• Proactively managing scope and stakeholder expectations
• Improving transparency through disciplined reporting and execution rigor

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 7+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience
• Demonstrated ownership of enterprise-scale SaaS and/or infrastructure initiatives
• Strong financial acumen (forecasting, variance management, change control)
• Exceptional communication skills across executive and technical audiences
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and strong stakeholder personalities
• Self-driven, resourceful, and proactive learner
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing execution discipline

Preferred Qualifications

PMP or equivalent certification

• Experience within utilities, energy, or other regulated industries
• Exposure to AI, automation, or emerging technology initiatives
• Experience operating within structured governance frameworks

Engagement Details

• Duration: 6 months, extension possible

Location: Can be Remote.

• Senior-level role with visibility across strategy, architecture, and innovation initiatives