Project Manager

Job#: 3021559

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects.

Location: This position is Remote and the client is located in the Seattle area.

Summary:

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of client's Electric Service Request Application and Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Platform project. This initiative includes the implementation of a modern customer facing intake and workflow platform (e.g., Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity,) to support electric service requests and DER interconnections and integrations with other utility systems like the Work and Asset management system, GIS and Customer Billing System.

The Project Manager will oversee scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and coordination with the contracted Vendor and System Integrator. Acting as the client's primary project representative, the Project Manager will work closely with internal business, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and customer service stakeholders to ensure alignment with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the ESAP project through the entire lifecycle - administration, monitoring and controlling.
• Create and manage comprehensive project plans, schedules, resource management plan and budget.
• Manage cross-functional teams, including but not limited to customer operations, IT, cybersecurity, and vendors.
• Collaborate closely with the vendor and system integrator to ensure technical deliverables meet business needs.
• Implement project risk mitigation strategies, project change management, and communications plan and processes.
• Ensure alignment with clients PMO standards and practices
• Proactively manage risks and issues, clearly documenting decisions and actions.
• Regularly communicate and escalate project status, risks, and issues clearly and proactively.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and regular project reports and presentations for stakeholders and leadership.
• Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on project status to ensure transparency and quick resolution of issues.
• Manage the initiation and planning of the ESAP project
• Lead RFP or other approved SCL process for identifying and procuring software/tool
• Following solicitation and selection of System Integrator, finalize contract/SOW
• Oversee the development of current-state and future-state business processes and requirements, and the design, configuration, integration, and testing of target solutions, in partnership with business stakeholders, vendors, and system integrators.
• Develop project charter outlining the goals and objectives for the project.
• Develop all aspects of the Project Management Plan to properly prepare for the implementation - scope, schedule, cost, quality, resources, communications, procurement, stakeholders, risks
• Identify risks
• Manage implementation (execution and close) of the ESAP project from start to finish.
• Work the plan and manage any change requests.
• Develop and manage the team and procure any resources or vendors required.
• Manage all communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and oversee any integration work needed
• Manage the quality by overseeing rigorous testing processes (e.g. Unit Testing and Performance Testing, SIT, UAT) and quality assurance.
• Ensure system availability and continuity by thorough testing, failover planning, and cutover strategies.
• Ensure appropriate security, compliance, and documentation practices are followed, consistent with the clients standards.
• Manage the cutover planning and execution to ensure smooth operational transition.
• Manage any data conversion activities incase data from the old system needs to be moved to the new one.
• Manage the creation of documentation, SOPs, training material, and training.
• Manage and hold the System Integrator/vendor accountable on their deliverables as per the contract

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS or related degree. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience across at least three engagements managing utility customer-facing application platforms, electric service request or DER interconnection processes, and vendor-led system implementations or upgrades within a utility environment.
• Experience managing projects that required different system integrations.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer-facing skills
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project or similar project management tool
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate

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Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.