Sr. IT Project Manager, Portland, OR #112209

$115,900 - $136,300/Yr

PacificCorp - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

Utilities

About the position

The Sr. IT Project Manager at PacifiCorp is responsible for managing the development and implementation of Information Technology projects. This role involves providing direction to a project team, establishing project milestones, negotiating timelines, developing project plans, and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires a strong focus on customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT project team to meet identified project success criteria.
• Manage project phases, including scoping, estimating, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, and monitoring.
• Successfully deliver multiple and simultaneous software/infrastructure projects and act as the single point of contact.
• Define project scope and objectives.
• Evaluate and define appropriate ownership responsibilities for projects.
• Act as an expert project consultant and provide strategic advice for effective IT business processes.
• Interface with all areas affected by the project including end users, computer services, and client services.
• Manage project budget and ensure proper documentation and controls are in force and effective.
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks, review vendor deliverables, and mitigate potential risks.
• Provide effective management and oversee large, complex IT projects with budgets over $10 million.
• Proactively understand stakeholders' priorities, requirements, and operational impacts.
• Manage expectations and lead the team towards successful completion of deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management, or a related field; or equivalent education and experience.
• A minimum of seven years of related experience in project management.
• Analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks and establish logical sequences of events.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve obstacles before they impact schedule, scope, or budget.
• Project management skills to develop and monitor work agreements and budgets.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts and communicate project objectives.
• Financial modeling skills to quantify costs and benefits and maintain project budgets.
• Expertise in project management techniques and applicable laws.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP or other professional project management certification.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid bereavement leave