Project Manager(Only W2, Utility Exp)

Title: Project Manager Location: Seattle WA(Remote)Duration: 6 Months of ContractJob Description:Project Manager - Electric Service Request ApplicationSeeking a Project Manager who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects in various customer businesses areas at an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in Seattle, WA.The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of our Electric Service Application Platform - a modern customer-facing intake and workflow system (e.g., Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity) supporting electric service requests and distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections.We're looking for a strong, hands-on PM who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments — someone who can break down a large implementation into manageable phases, hold vendors accountable, and keep diverse internal teams aligned.Responsibilities:Own the full project lifecycle: charter, plan, execution, cutover, and closeoutDecompose the implementation into discrete use cases and workstreams (e.g., new service requests, DER interconnection intake, workflow automation, system integrations) and manage each to completionDrive scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans — keeping them current and honestLead cutover planning, data migration, and operational transition to steady stateLead or support the RFP/procurement process to select a platform (e.g., Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity) and system integratorDefine and finalize contracts and statements of workHold vendors accountable to deliverables, timelines, and quality standardsEscalate and resolve vendor issues quicklyServe as SCL's primary project representative across customer operations, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and executive leadershipBuild and execute a stakeholder engagement and communications planSurface risks and issues proactively — bring options, not just problemsOversee requirements development, design reviews, and configuration decisions in partnership with business owners and the SIManage a rigorous testing program: unit, integration (SIT), and user acceptance (UAT)Ensure documentation, SOPs, and training are complete before go-liveEnforce security and compliance standards consistent with SCL practicesRequired Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 5 – 7 years of experience as a Project Manager. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree7+ years of PM experience delivering complex, customer-facing technology implementationsExperience in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sector — understand how utilities operate, who the stakeholders are, and what "operational readiness" means in that contextPMP or equivalent credential (or demonstrated equivalent experience)Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor environments and hold system integrators accountableExperience managing implementations with significant system integration requirements (WAM, GIS, CRM, customer billing, or similar enterprise platforms)Strong stakeholder management skills — comfortable navigating technical, operational, and executive audiencesAbility to break down large implementations into phased workstreams and manage each independentlyStrongly PreferredDirect experience with electric service request, permitting, or interconnection workflowsFamiliarity with platforms such as Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity, or similar intake/workflow toolsExperience with customer-facing utility applications (self-service portals, service request systems, or similar).