Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Paradigm Technology is seeking Project Managers for a public utility client. The Project Manager will plan, direct, and execute large, complex IT projects from initiation through closeout, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application upgrade or deployment initiatives. The role leads cross-functional teams, manages project controls and financial oversight, and serves as the primary stakeholder contact while working onsite in Chattanooga, TN once a month for a few days.
Responsibilities
- Lead all phases of IT projects, from planning through implementation and closeout
- Manage large IT projects and/or portfolios (including $7M-$15M budgets) / (cybersecurity, infrastructure, application upgrades/deployment, etc.)
- Serve as the single point of contact for assigned projects, including executive and business stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional and Joint Project Teams (JPTs) to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
- Participate in project prioritization and portfolio planning activities
- Establish and maintain effective project controls for cost, schedule, scope, risk, milestones, and performance
- Develop, update, and manage detailed project schedules and budgets using approved project management tools
- Prepare schedule scenarios, forecasting models, and project benefit analyses
- Identify, assess, mitigate, and communicate project risks and issues
- Support change management processes, including change requests and work authorization
- Develop and support project and portfolio business planning budgets
- Perform monthly forecasting and financial submittals, including accruals and journal vouchers
- Coordinate with Finance and Fixed Assets Accounting to determine proper classification of project work orders
- Support development, execution, and monitoring of purchase agreements and expenditures
- Ensure accurate cost control, forecasting, and economic analysis
- Document project progress, changes, and impacts to cost and schedule
- Communicate regular status updates, forecasts, and projections to project teams and stakeholders
- Participate in and support project meetings, reviews, and executive briefings
- Maintain compliance with organizational processes, standards, and governance requirements
- Provide field or site support during project execution as required
- Interface continuously with IT, engineering, operations, contractors, vendors, and partners
- Support seasonal, annual, and long-range planning efforts
- Capture lessons learned and support continuous process improvement initiatives
Skills
- • Strong knowledge of IT project management methodologies, project controls, and governance practices
- • Expertise in cost engineering, scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
- • Proficiency with project and work management tools (Primavera P6, Maximo, PowerPlan, C55)
- • Advanced proficiency with PC software (Microsoft Office Suite)
- • Ability to integrate cost, schedule, resource loading, and risk management
- • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in complex environments
- • Understanding of relevant organizational standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related technical field
- • 7 or more years of experience managing large, complex projects
- • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (required)
- • Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets or large project portfolios
- • Experience in public utility, regulated, or large enterprise environments preferred
Benefits
- Growth is supported
- Your voice is heard
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