Software Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - Software UpgradeDuration: 12+ months contractLocation: San Diego CA 92123Project Manager Job Description (P2– Senior I):• Project Managers within the Business Optimization group support and manage a variety of Capital and O&M projects primarily focused on process optimization, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.• The Project Manager serves as the single point of contact and is accountable for ensuring the overall success of their assigned projects and.• The Project Manager is directly responsible for multiple projects at one time, leading various cross-functional teams to develop scope of work, business requirements, schedule, and resources, as well as proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues to the project.• The Project Manager is also responsible for stakeholder communication, training, and implementation, change management, and ensuring key deliverables and milestones are met within the timeframes established.• The position typically leads high-profile projects that directly impact safety, reliability, compliance, asset management, customer service, and accounting operations and interfaces with executives.Qualification:Requires a Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 9 years’ experience related to project management, engineering, operations, IT, construction, or other related utility experience. Candidate must have a solid understanding of project management principles with Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus. Lean Six Sigma certification and/or working knowledge of various internal systems (GIS, SAP, Scheduling, Dispatching and Mobility Applications, etc.) desirable. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Power Suite applications.Must be a self-starter, driven, and high performing with good attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate experience managing large projects, directing change, and leading diverse teams. Successful candidates must have the ability to present technical and non-technical information to a variety of audiences, effectively lead meetings, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.Required Skills & Tools -Mandatory:Visio (strong proficiency required) Used extensively throughout the day Ability to create/update flows live during meetings PMP Certification (Required) Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred:SharePoint Smartsheet General technical/IT awareness Experience & Qualification Requirements - Experience: Typical range: 2–5 years Flexible: Up to 7–8 years acceptable Education: Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience Candidate level: Targeting mid-level / junior PM Overqualified (e.g., senior IT PMs) may not be ideal Preferred Background - IT / Software implementation experience: Not mandatory, but highly beneficial Utility industry experience: Strong plus Experience with: Process improvement Agile environments Large-scale system deployments Change Management Expectations - Only basic awareness required (not execution-heavy). Responsibilities include: Identifying change impacts Communicating insights to the OCM team Not responsible for: Creating full change management strategies or plans Additional Attributes:Does the employee possess the following skills? If the answer is no to any of these bullet points, the employee is most likely not ready for promotion. Consider coaching/mentoring/course offerings in lieu of promotion• Lead projects with less reliance on frequent oversight and/or guidance from leadership• Proactiveness in day-to-day activities• Initiate discussions related to deliverables rather than waiting for others to begin them• Problem solving skills to address issues effectively• Ability to work independently with minimal direction• Communicates effectively with stakeholders• Capable of navigating situations that involve ambiguityResponsibilities:• 40% - Lead and manage all aspects of assigned projects through direct coordination with various departments, subject matter experts (SMEs), consultants, management, and other personnel• 25% - Drive accountability to ensure tasks and milestones are delivered on time• 20% - Ensure open communication with all project Team Members, Stakeholders, End-users, and Management• 10% - Utilize and support applications, software, and tools within the Business framework to ensure consistency in overall project management, reporting, and scheduling.• 5% - Other duties as assigned