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Senior Project Manager

Epitec, Inc

Portland, OR

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SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Operations, Change Control, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Decision Support, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Multitasking, Network Integration, Network Systems, On Site Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project Estimates, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Radio Frequency, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Training, Schedule Development, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Smart Grid, Status Reports, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Support Documentation, System Integration (SI), System Operations, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
Today
Project Manager – Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Location: Onsite Portland, OR 

Role Summary
The AMI Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects and workstreams that support the utility’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure program. This role manages cross functional efforts spanning metering hardware, communications networks, IT systems, field operations, vendors, and customer programs. The Project Manager ensures AMI initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery
• Manage end to end delivery of AMI projects, tracks and sub projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate dependencies across IT, Operations, Meter Services, Customer Operations, Regulatory, and external vendors
• Support program level planning, sequencing, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent AMI initiatives
Vendor & Field Coordination
• Manage vendor relationships for meters, communications networks, system integrators, and field services
• Coordinate field deployment activities, installation schedules, testing, and cutover planning
• Track vendor deliverables, SLAs, and contractual milestones
• Support issue resolution related to field execution, system performance, or vendor dependencies
Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Identify, assess, and actively manage program and project risks (technical, operational, customer, and regulatory)
• Support governance reviews, gate approvals, and executive updates
• Ensure alignment with utility standards, cybersecurity requirements, safety policies, and regulatory commitments
• Support documentation for regulatory filings, audits, and funding or grant reporting (as applicable)
Stakeholder Communication
• Develop and deliver clear project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Facilitate cross functional working sessions and decision forums
• Translate technical AMI topics into clear business and operational impacts for non technical stakeholders
• Coordinate change management and readiness activities with impacted teams

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):
1. Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Clearly communicates project status, risks, and decisions to diverse audiences
• Facilitates alignment across cross functional teams, vendors, and leadership
• Produces concise status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Explicitly called out as a top required skill in PM intake and role definitions

2. Planning & Execution (Scope, Schedule, Budget)
• Develops and manages project plans, milestones, and deliverables
• Directs and monitors project work from initiation through closeout
• Manages scope changes, schedule impacts, and cost variances
• Core responsibility across all project lifecycle stages

3. Risk & Issue Management
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks proactively
• Tracks issues and dependencies and escalates when necessary
• Supports governance gates, change control, and decision Making
• Consistently defined as a key PM accountability across execution frameworks

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)
1, Utility Experience at PGE
2. AMI Program Knowledge
3, Flexible mindset

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of project management experience delivering complex infrastructure, technology, or utility programs
• Demonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reporting
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast moving, highly interdependent environment
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, or utility technology programs
• Familiarity with AMI components such as meters, RF/mesh/cellular networks, HES, MDMS, and system integrations
• Experience working in a regulated utility environment
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experience with vendor led implementations and field deployment programs
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Core Competencies
• Utility program and project management
• Cross functional coordination and influence
• Vendor and contract management
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Financial and schedule tracking
• Clear, structured communication


Team size: 7 mix of permanent and contractors.
The Work: Team is delivering Next Gen AMI Program. For scale the program ROM estimate is $378M
M365 Planner for Project Schedules

What would “a day in the life” of this role look like?:
Across the day, the AMI project manager consistently acts as:
• Integrator of technical, operational, and business workstreams
• Communicator translating complexity into clarity
• Risk manager identifying and mitigating issues early
• Owner of program truth, ensuring schedules and reports reflect reality
This combination of coordination, documentation, and decision support is what enables large, multi year AMI programs to move from planning to successful deployment.

What would you say is the top priority for the worker over the first few weeks/months?:
Getting up to speed on OSPMM process and documents to begin scoping, schedule and other stage 2 documentation.

Is utilities experience required? (Y/N): No but preferred
 

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About the Company

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Epitec, Inc

Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/