Overview
On Site
Competitive
Full Time
Skills
it project manager
utility
Job Details
Job Title: IT Project Lead (Contract - Austin)
We are seeking a seasoned Project Lead to manage and coordinate internal IT initiatives. This role will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting on project progress, while leading small-scale operational efforts involving cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse IT groups.
Key Responsibilities
Years Skills / Experience
4-7 Demonstrated experience managing IT operational projects, including schedule, scope, budget, and resource coordination.
4-7 Ability to develop key project documentation: scope statements, project plans, communication strategies, training and contingency plans, and support documentation.
4-7 Strong communication skills for leading meetings and providing project status updates to stakeholders at all levels.
4-7 Proficient in identifying and managing project risks, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
4-7 Skilled at coordinating with various teams to allocate resources and ensure task completion.
4-7 Technical writing experience in producing formal documentation within a regulated environment.
4-7 Proficiency using MS Project for task and milestone tracking.
4-7 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and WebEx.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
1-2 Hands-on experience with ServiceNow.
2-4 Experience in utility, municipal, or other highly regulated sectors.
We are seeking a seasoned Project Lead to manage and coordinate internal IT initiatives. This role will be responsible for planning, monitoring, and reporting on project progress, while leading small-scale operational efforts involving cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse IT groups.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of IT operational projects, including defining scope, building schedules, assigning resources, and ensuring timely delivery.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to align project goals and allocate the appropriate personnel and tools.
- Monitor project milestones and dependencies, mitigate risks, and proactively resolve issues.
- Deliver high-quality documentation throughout all project phases, ensuring knowledge transfer and post-implementation support.
- Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders, delivering clear status updates and aligning expectations.
- Utilize industry best practices in project planning and documentation to support regulated environments.
Years Skills / Experience
4-7 Demonstrated experience managing IT operational projects, including schedule, scope, budget, and resource coordination.
4-7 Ability to develop key project documentation: scope statements, project plans, communication strategies, training and contingency plans, and support documentation.
4-7 Strong communication skills for leading meetings and providing project status updates to stakeholders at all levels.
4-7 Proficient in identifying and managing project risks, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths.
4-7 Skilled at coordinating with various teams to allocate resources and ensure task completion.
4-7 Technical writing experience in producing formal documentation within a regulated environment.
4-7 Proficiency using MS Project for task and milestone tracking.
4-7 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Teams, SharePoint, Visio, and WebEx.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
1-2 Hands-on experience with ServiceNow.
2-4 Experience in utility, municipal, or other highly regulated sectors.
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