IT Project/Program Manager-Level 2 - Experienced

IT Project/Program Manager - Level 2

Overview

Our client, a leading Fortune 200 energy and utilities company, is seeking an experienced IT Project/Program Manager to provide formalized leadership and work direction to assigned teams while ensuring timely and effective project execution. This role involves planning and directing the installation of Information Technology projects that typically impact multiple business areas, with a focus on delivering IT capabilities and solutions aligned with enterprise objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide formalized leadership and continuing work direction to assigned teams, ensuring timely and effective project execution
• Lead and coordinate technology projects with business partners to deliver IT capabilities and solutions aligned with enterprise objectives
• Plan and direct the installation of Information Technology projects across multiple business areas
• Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports
• Secure required resources and use formal processes and tools to manage resources, budgets, risks, and changes
• Manage stakeholder relationships and provide executive-level project oversight
• Lead continuous improvement of IT governance frameworks
• Ensure successful execution of project roadmaps, budget management, and stakeholder alignment while mitigating risks and optimizing resources
• Oversee employee development, coaching, and ongoing performance management
• Lead M365 implementations including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Power Platform
• Manage cloud-based collaboration tools and enterprise IT infrastructure projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• 6-10 years of experience leading IT projects, managing cross-functional teams, and overseeing technical implementations
• Strong understanding of project management tools (JIRA, Trello, Confluence, Azure DevOps)
• Experience leading M365 implementations (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform)
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based collaboration tools and enterprise IT infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proven ability to manage budgets, resources, and stakeholder relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Agile project management methodologies
• Background in IT governance and strategic planning
• Financial forecasting experience
• PMP or similar project management certification

Work Details

• Schedule: Standard business hours (8 AM - 5 PM)
• Position Level: Experienced (6-10 years)
• Industry: Energy/Utilities sector