Project Manager - Retail Electricity & Gas

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking a proactive and experienced Project Manager - Retail Electricity & Gas to lead and coordinate projects across business units, IT, regulatory, and customer operations. This role will focus on the successful delivery of initiatives related to market expansion, system implementations, regulatory compliance, customer onboarding, billing platform integrations, and product rollouts in deregulated energy markets.

Key Responsibilities:
* Plan, execute, and manage cross-functional projects in the retail electricity and natural gas space across deregulated markets
* Coordinate efforts between internal teams (operations, IT, legal, customer service, billing) and external stakeholders (utilities, vendors, regulators)
* Define project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements
* Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure timely and within-budget delivery
* Lead regular status meetings, track milestones, and provide clear, concise reporting to stakeholders and executive leadership
* Oversee system implementations, including CRM, billing, enrollment, and EDI transaction platforms
* Ensure projects comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., PUC, ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, etc.) and utility standards
* Manage vendor relationships for third-party systems and services involved in customer enrollment, usage data, billing, or EDI
* Identify process improvements and help streamline workflows for better operational efficiency

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
* 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2 years in the retail energy industry (electricity and/or gas)
* The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of the retail energy industry, understands the nuances of utility coordination, EDI transactions, and customer lifecycle management, and is capable of driving projects from inception through execution
* Solid understanding of deregulated energy markets, utility interaction, and customer lifecycle (enrollment, billing, renewal, drop)
* Experience managing projects related to system integration, market entry, billing systems, or regulatory change
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)
* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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