Sr Project Manager to lead DGIS (COTS) Replacement project with vendor and Cybersecurity monitoring enhancements in a hybrid utilities environment

Our client is looking for a

Must Haves:

• 10+ years' experience as a Project Manager delivering large-scale IT and operational enhancement Projects, integrating technology solutions with business operations.
• Manage delivery across a complex matrix organization, coordinating business, technology, data, integration, and change teams without direct reporting authority.
• Apply experience within a data‑intensive, integrated enterprise environment, understanding data flows, system dependencies, and platform limitations.
• Expertise in creating detailed Project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Strong skills in planning, scheduling, and managing resources to ensure timely completion of the Project.
• Significant experience working closely with Organizational Change Management (OCM) teams to ensure seamless adoption of system and process changes.
• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile Project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to manage third-party vendors and their deliverables, including contracts and SOWs.
• Strong proficiency in Project management tools like MS Project, reporting tools such as Power BI and advanced Excel skills.

Nice to have:

• Experiencing managing projets in the utilities space ideally within Distribution Gas Information System (DGIS)

Responsibilities:

• Expertise in adhering to and executing within governance frameworks, compliance standards, and Project methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile).
• Skilled in managing RFPs & procurement, product and vendor selection, third-party vendors, contracts, and statements of work (SOWs).
• Manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment of technology with business objectives and operational needs.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with the OCM Lead to design and execute change management strategies, ensuring successful adoption of process and system changes.
• Establish and maintain strong credibility with executives, steering committees, and frontline teams to align project goals and outcomes.
• Confidently present project updates, risks, and milestones to executive stakeholders, while translating technical information into actionable insights for business users.
• Balance technical implementation with operational business processes to ensure the project delivers measurable business value.
• Governance & Reporting: Adhere to governance frameworks and provide regular updates on progress, risks, and variance to leadership teams.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve risks and challenges.
• Collaborate with technical teams, OCM, and business stakeholders to execute project deliverables effectively.
• Manage 3rd party vendor SOWs and work authorization, tracking progress against milestones