Senior IT Project Manager - Transmission Grid (Onsite)

Senior IT Project Manager Transmission Grid (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Project Manager for their Vancouver, Washington location. This position will will work with a variety of subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist with verifying that all applicable regulatory requirements are met and projects with potential impacts to the grid are successfully managed to allow the safe and reliable operation of the Transmission grid.

This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits. If you think this position matches your experience and professional goals, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Senior IT Project Manager:

• Support and facilitate manager-assigned project or multiple projects, relating primarily to operational requirements for Transmission Grid Modernization changes, from beginning to end in collaboration with senior management, external industry entities, and stakeholders by providing expert support on the PMI-based project management methodology, best practices, and internal skill development.
• Develop / draft and distribute written and verbal sponsor and stakeholder communication.
• Take a proactive stance on project risk management
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the inter-connected workings of various Control Center systems and their inter-related dependencies.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

Requirements for Senior IT Project Manager:

• U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver s License required.
• Master s degree in business administration or management, organizational development, computer science, engineering, or other related technical discipline is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor s degree in business administration or management, organizational development, computer science, engineering, or other closely related field is required.
• 10+ years of direct work experience is required.
• Experience should include direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• 5+ years of experience in the Electric Utility sector with an emphasis on system control and communications planning, electronic design, communications maintenance, technical operations, or related field.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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