The Project Manager (PM) manages projects and proposals of software implementations within the utility industry. The PM manages assigned projects from the proposal stage through project completion. The PM will ensure appropriate resources are assigned to the project and manage resources through the completion and issue of client deliverables on time and on budget as dictated by project scope and schedule. The PM is responsible for managing project budget and schedule via the change management process and keeping the project accounting system current with project contract value and estimate at completion values. The Project Manager will maintain a high degree of external and internal customer service via clear and timely communication and project reporting.
Project Manager must take full ownership responsibility over the project and ensure that there are no surprises to the Project Management Office (PMO). The PM will act as the primary project advocate and single point of communication.
Duties and Skills
- Be intimate with and adhere to the TRC Software Implementation Delivery Methodology
- Lead and manage the members of the project implementation team in daily support of the execution of delivery of software and services to our customers
- Plan, execute, and manage the activities of the team and indirect support resources to produce deliverables according to contract / customer requirements.
- Ensure the project’s budgeted costs and profits are met or improved
- Ability to strategize and implement methodology to increase project margins
- Ensure timely and comprehensive change order management
- Establishment of and maintenance of project cash flows
- Facilitate efficient project billing, working within company’s accounting practices
- Able to implement earned value tracking and reporting
- Project schedule management including the development and upkeep of project schedules
- Ensure appropriate time, resources and schedule milestones are included in project planning and adherence during project execution
- Project administration including the proper capture and filing off all project documentation including, contracts documents, invoices, meeting minutes, project reports and communications
- Effectively communicate to the client, project team and TRC management including timely accurate internal and external reporting, executing effective efficient project meetings and ensuring communication between all project disciplines
- Lead development of delivery SOWs and provide support and delivery expertise for RFP responses
- Conduct periodic performance reviews of the project with the PMO
- Project safety, demonstrating safety is a priority via safety leadership, adherence to TRC and client safety policies.
- Support and adhere to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business or similar degree from an accredited school or University is desired
- Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of software delivery experience is required, 8 is years is preferred. Utility industry background is desired.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills to deal with internal and external clients.
- Experience with appropriate software tools (Microsoft Office, MS Project, Vision).
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of, and experience with: Project Management, Project Controls, and Software Development and Implementation
- Travel: Up to 75% travel throughout North America is expected.
- Location: Based in USA
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