Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Senior Information Technology Project Manager

Program Management Office

Work Mode: Hybrid

Compensation: $180,000–$215,000 annually plus bonus

Relocation: Yes

We are supporting a Senior Information Technology Project Manager to join a high-impact Program Management Office responsible for enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, grid modernization efforts, and large-scale technology transformation programs.  This role provides end-to-end ownership of complex, long-term initiatives that drive capacity, reliability, and resilience through innovative technologies and enterprise systems. The ideal candidate is a seasoned program leader who thrives in large, regulated environments and excels at translating strategy into execution.

This position requires a senior, senior-level IT program leader with a strong grid background, operating effectively in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage one or more large, long-term programs or a portfolio of related initiatives, with responsibility for results related to cost, delivery approach, governance, and outcomes
• Provide end-to-end program oversight including strategic alignment, integration, execution planning, governance, and risk management
• Develop business plans, objectives, and initiatives aligned to enterprise strategy
• Provide input into organizational objectives and policies while ensuring delivery of measurable results
• Engage regularly with executive and senior leadership as a trusted advisor on complex business, technology, and regulatory initiatives
• Establish, oversee, and enhance stage-gate governance processes for portfolio prioritization, funding, and investment decisions
• Develop and maintain strategic technology and program roadmaps aligned to business, regulatory, and financial objectives
• Lead complex, multi-phase implementation programs for enterprise systems, infrastructure, and grid-related technologies
• Oversee system integrations, data migrations, and interfaces between emerging technology platforms and legacy systems
• Partner closely with analytics teams, strategy partners, and technical subject matter experts to inform decisions and drive outcomes
• Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and governance teams, including supporting initiatives tied to rate cases and regulatory proceedings
• Operate effectively within a matrixed organization, driving accountability and execution through influence rather than direct authority
• Produce high-quality written materials, including executive briefs, presentations, regulatory documentation, and decision memoranda
• Ensure protection of physical, financial, cybersecurity, customer, and proprietary data in accordance with governance and compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT project or program management experience, including ownership of large, long-term enterprise initiatives
• Proven delivery of large-scale, cross-functional technology programs in technical, engineering, or business environments
• Senior-level IT program leadership experience within a regulated utility or grid environment (grid experience is required)
• Strong governance and risk management background, with the ability to operate in highly regulated settings
• Financially savvy, with experience supporting or working within rate case or regulatory funding processes
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives concurrently
• Strong executive communication and writing skills, including executive- and regulatory-ready documentation
• Demonstrated success leading through a matrixed organization, driving results through influence
• Must hold at least one certification: Six Sigma, ITIL, PMP, Agile, or Scrum

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States, no visa sponsorship available

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment
• California residency required
• Up to 20 percent travel may be required, including time in the field
• Relocation assistance available