Telemetry Project Manager

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, technical experience in telemetry systems, and experience with large-scale technology implementations. This role is critical to ensuring the successful deployment of an ongoing program to update and maintain telemetry sites across Oregon and Washington.
Additional skills and qualifications:
– Familiarity with construction means and methods, jurisdictions and permitting requirements
– Ability to write statements of work, ensuring scope matches site design and appropriate materials are planned for
– Experience with materials tracking, long lead purchasing coordination, materials and vendor invoice reviews and approvals
– Power utility experience preferred

Key Responsibilities:
Lead large, complex strategic projects, assuming accountability for delivering results
Manage projects, including internal and External resources
Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using PMO tools and templates
Collaborate with stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
Act as a liaison between technical teams, operational teams, and executive stakeholders.
Communicate technical concepts and progress to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Ensure system reliability and security are addressed during the planning and execution phases.
Execute procurement and contracting activities, tracking, and reporting according to the companies policies and procedures.
Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and stakeholders
Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets
Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
Ensure alignment of technical solutions with organizational objectives and compliance requirements.
Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
Manage project change control and follow existing policies
Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete

Skills and Qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques
Experience managing a program or volume of projects with competing schedules
Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs
Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired
Master’s degree in business, technology or related field preferred
PMI or equivalent certification preferred
7 years of progressive project management leadership experience