WGL - Digital Project Manager

Washington Gas Light Company; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

WGL Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Digital Project Manager to drive technology and business transformation across Midstream and Corporate functions.

You will partner with business leaders, Digital teams, and external vendors to plan, execute, and close projects on time and within scope. The role requires 3–5+ years of PM experience in tech or IT, strong communication, and familiarity with Waterfall/Agile methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within technology, digital transformation, or IT.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple vendors and stakeholders.
• Experience developing Statements of Work and managing third-party service providers.
• Strong project financial management, planning, risk management, and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and digital transformation projects from planning through implementation and post-project review.
• Partner with business and Digital stakeholders to define business requirements, scope, objectives, and success measures.
• Develop project plans, schedules, governance structures, budgets, contracting strategies, and Statements of Work.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage employees, contractors, vendors, and service providers to drive accountability and results.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts, including appropriate CapEx and OpEx allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, scope changes, and mitigation plans.
• Track and communicate project performance, including schedule, budget, milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Provide clear project updates and recommendations to sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership.
• Ensure projects follow AltaGas' Project Delivery Methodology and applicable privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and contribute to continuous improvement and digital transformation.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Governance

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional work

SOW development

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering/Business

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description WGL - Digital Project Manager

WGL is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead technology and business transformation initiatives across our Midstream and Corporate functions. Reporting to the Senior Portfolio Manager, you will manage projects from planning through implementation, partnering with business leaders, Digital teams, systems integrators, and external vendors. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and scope, and aligned with business objectives.

You Will:

• Lead technology and digital transformation projects from planning through implementation and post-project review.
• Partner with business and Digital stakeholders to define business requirements, scope, objectives, and success measures.
• Develop project plans, schedules, governance structures, budgets, contracting strategies, and Statements of Work.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage employees, contractors, vendors, and service providers to drive accountability and results.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts, including appropriate CapEx and OpEx allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, scope changes, and mitigation plans.
• Track and communicate project performance, including schedule, budget, milestones, risks, and outcomes.
• Provide clear project updates and recommendations to sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership.
• Ensure projects follow AltaGas' Project Delivery Methodology and applicable privacy, cybersecurity, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and contribute to continuous improvement and digital transformation.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within technology, digital transformation, or IT.
• Project management certification (PMP) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple vendors and stakeholders.
• Experience developing Statements of Work and managing third-party service providers.
• Strong project financial management, planning, risk management, and governance skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present effectively to senior leadership.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Project, and SharePoint.
• A collaborative, results-driven approach with the ability to influence teams and drive accountability.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $114,700. - $ 149,200 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. #LI-KG1

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.