Computer Project Manager

Computer Project Manager
Location: Dover, NJ
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65/h
HYBRID-REMOTE ROLE (onsite and remote)
Hours: 40.0
Security Clearance: Not specified

Overview
We’re hiring a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a GIS upgrade / modernization initiative for a large utility client (PSEG) in New Jersey. This is a long-term W2 contract supporting cross-functional IT and business teams, owning end-to-end delivery (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality) and ensuring work is executed to the client’s PMO standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on PM who’s comfortable driving large, complex system upgrade programs with multiple stakeholders and vendor/system integrator partners.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation, and quality objectives are met.
• Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable reviews, issue resolution, and change control.
• Ensure project execution follows clients’ EPMO methodologies, standards, templates, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications.
• Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and integration impacts.
• Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness.
• Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and cutover activities.
• Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
• Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, and report monthly accruals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts).
• PMP certification required.
• Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group.
• Ability to perform stakeholder management, risk and issue management, and technical project coordination.
• Vendor management skills, quality assurance, and governance experience.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft product tools and PPM tools.
• Excellent customer-facing skills and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be local to NJ and able to work in Dover, NJ.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Ref: #851-Rockville-S1