Sr. Project / Program Manager

Sr. Project / Program Manager (Hybrid)

Our client, a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is looking for a Sr. Project / Program Manager resource for their Portland, Oregon location. This role will focus on Project Management of Voice Radio and Communication (Microwave) Tower Modernization Projects for the organization.

This hybrid position is a contract for 10+ months. If you think you might be well-aligned for the role, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Sr. Project / Program Manager:

• Lead large, complex strategic projects, assuming accountability for delivering results
• Manage projects, including organization and External resources
• Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using PMO tools and templates
• Collaborate with stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams, operational teams, and executive stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and field operations to guide system design, network architecture, and regulatory compliance.
• Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the planning and execution phases.
• Execute procurement and contracting activities, tracking, and reporting according to policies and procedures.
• Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and organization stakeholders
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
• Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
• Manage project change control and follow existing policies
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

Requirements/Qualifications for Sr. Project / Program Manager:

• 7+ years of progressive project management leadership experience
• Master''s degree in business, technology or related field preferred
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques
• Experience managing a program or volume of projects with competing schedules
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired

**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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