Project Manager-Senior

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Portland OR. Below is the detailed JD.JOB TTLE: Senior Project ManagerLOCATION: Portland ORTeam and Work EnvironmentCan you give a high-level overview of your team size, roles, its initiatives/deliverables, and any tool/technologies specific to your team/department/project they will be supporting: Transportation Electrification has 14 individuals who are program developers, program managers or a data analyst and work on implementing TE customer programs. This role will be working with this team and other core partners on refining, writing, editing, and updating a 3-year TE plan according to PUC Division 87 regulators.What would a day in the life of this role look like? Scheduling meetings, running meetings, gathering data needed for the TE plan, analyzing the right fit, and ensuring new processes or systems work for TE plan creation and tracking the program success after PUC approval.What interaction level with this role have the team members and hiring manager? A lot of interaction with team members and weekly meetings with strategic planning lead and bi-weekly meetings with managers of TE and Strategic Planning teams.What would you say is the top priority for the worker over the first few weeks/months? Reviewing the current TE plan, reviewing the 2025 TE project plan and learning the various stages with key stakeholders and then holding a kickoff meeting.What do you foresee being the biggest challenge in this role? Learning the internal teams and what they do. Getting timely data and responses from multiple teams and individuals.Required SkillsIs utilities experience required? (Y/N) No but it would be helpful.Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard And/or Soft Skills) Excellent clear, concise communication skills, both written and oral, and presentation skills. Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to facilitate and resolve problems, arrive at consensus of business need and viable solution; comprehensive knowledge of problem analysis. Familiarity with basic financial concepts such as budgeting and cost effectivenessTop 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard And/or Soft Skills) Thorough knowledge of project management science, methodologies and standards. Ability to learn regulatory requirements and write written documentation to support meeting the requirements Excellent listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from anothers perspective.Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): Project management and technical writingPreferences: PMPHow many years of experience are you looking for? 4-5 years exp.DescriptionRole requires a highly experienced individual with a solid track record of successfully managing strategic and diverse projects. May be assigned to manage multiple initiatives/activities per year. Position will also be point person for writing portions of a regulatory document which requires more formal business writing experience.Essential Job Responsibilities Refine project plan that include deliverables, work breakdown structure, stakeholder list, roles and responsibilities, dependencies, detailed project plan and timelines to meet business objectives and regulatory deadlines. Lead project team in project execution, ensuring compliance with standard project management methodologies. Establish and maintain formal controls to manage and monitor project scope, quality and schedule to ensure project is completed on time and effectively. Negotiate necessary project changes with project sponsor. Maintain, adjust and update project plans as needed. Develop communication plans. Provide timely, accurate communication of project plans and status to internal partners and prepare materials for external stakeholder workshops. Perform risk management to ensure risks are identified, tracked and minimized. Work effectively with multiple organizations such as the Transportation Electrification programs, rates and regulatory affairs, strategic planning, program implementation, engineering, finance and accounting, and other business partners to ensure successful completion of project. Effectively lead cross-functional teams in completing business critical and strategic project. Close out project, capturing lessons learned during the project for input to improving future projects. Assist managers in establishing process controls in order to measure baseline and post-improvement performance to monitor success of improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. Drive budget and cost effectiveness analysis, including alignment between the Business Line and FinanceKnowledge/Skills/Experience Required Thorough knowledge of project management science, methodologies and standards. Excellent clear, concise communication skills, both written and oral, and presentation skills. Ability to learn regulatory requirements and write written documentation to support meeting the requirements Excellent negotiation and persuasion Excellent listening skills, including the ability to draw information out and to see things from anothers perspective. Proven problem solving skills and the ability to facilitate and resolve problems, arrive at consensus of business need and viable solution; comprehensive knowledge of problem analysis. Excellent consulting skills. Strong human relations skills. Thorough knowledge of MS Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Visio. Typically 8-10 years of project management experience Typically a minimum of a bachelors degree in Business, Communications, Psychology or English. Prefers Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Familiarity with basic financial concepts such as budgeting and cost effectivenessIf this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson WellsManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. 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