Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Manager (8586)

Overview: ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Manager role is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects and workstreams that support the utility’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. This role manages cross-functional efforts spanning metering hardware, communications networks, IT systems, field operations, vendors, and customer programs. The Project Manager ensures AMI initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and operational requirements. This full-time position is located in Portland, OR.Responsibilities: Program & Project Delivery:Manage end to end delivery of AMI projects, tracks and sub projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependenciesCoordinate dependencies across IT, Operations, Meter Services, Customer Operations, Regulatory, and external vendorsSupport program level planning, sequencing, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent AMI initiativesVendor & Field Coordination:Manage vendor relationships for meters, communications networks, system integrators, and field servicesCoordinate field deployment activities, installation schedules, testing, and cutover planningTrack vendor deliverables, SLAs, and contractual milestonesSupport issue resolution related to field execution, system performance, or vendor dependenciesGovernance, Risk & Compliance:Identify, assess, and actively manage program and project risks (technical, operational, customer, and regulatory)Support governance reviews, gate approvals, and executive updatesEnsure alignment with utility standards, cybersecurity requirements, safety policies, and regulatory commitmentsSupport documentation for regulatory filings, audits, and funding or grant reporting (as applicable)Stakeholder Communication:Develop and deliver clear project status reports, dashboards, and executive summariesFacilitate cross functional working sessions and decision forumsTranslate technical AMI topics into clear business and operational impacts for non-technical stakeholdersCoordinate change management and readiness activities with impacted teamsRequirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)4+ years of project management experience delivering complex infrastructure, technology, or utility programsDemonstrated experience managing schedules, budgets, and cross functional teamsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including executive level reportingAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast moving, highly interdependent environmentExperience with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), smart grid, or utility technology programsFamiliarity with AMI components such as meters, RF/mesh/cellular networks, HES, MDMS, and system integrationsExperience working in a regulated utility environmentProject Management Professional (PMP) or similar certificationExperience with vendor led implementations and field deployment programsUtility program and project managementCross functional coordination and influenceVendor and contract managementRisk, issue, and dependency managementFinancial and schedule trackingClear, structured communicationWork sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position. ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.comIf you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com