Senior Manager - Strategic Projects

Job Title:
Senior Program Manager – Strategic Projects
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Role Overview:
The Senior Program Manager – Strategic Projects is responsible for leading and delivering high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that align with the organization’s strategic objectives reporting to CIO. This role requires strong program management expertise, proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and the ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess PMP , Six Sigma and/or SAFe certification and demonstrate exceptional communication skills to provide executive leadership with timely updates on project progress, budgets, risks, and vendor management.

Candidates with experience in the energy sector—including utilities, renewable energy, power, oil & gas, or energy technology—are strongly required, as the position requires a deep understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, compliance standards, and emerging technologies.

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Key Responsibilities:
•    Strategic Project Delivery:
o    Lead and manage multiple strategic projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
o    Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
•    Methodology & Governance:
o    Apply Agile and Waterfall methodologies as appropriate for project requirements.
o    Ensure compliance with organizational project governance standards and best practices.
•    Stakeholder Communication:
o    Prepare and deliver weekly executive-level communications summarizing key accomplishments, budget status, risks, and production issues.
o    Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings to ensure transparency and alignment.
•    Risk & Issue Management:
o    Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
o    Develop contingency plans and escalate critical concerns to leadership as needed.
•    Budget & Resource Management:
o    Monitor project budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance.
o    Provide accurate forecasting and variance analysis to leadership.
•    Continuous Improvement:
o    Drive process improvement initiatives leveraging Six Sigma principles.
o    Promote best practices in program and project management across the organization.
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Qualifications:
•    Education & Certification:
o    bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
o    Six Sigma , SAFe and PMP certification strongly preferred.
•    Experience:
o    5+ years of program/project management experience, including strategic initiatives.
o    Proven track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.

o   Background in utilities, energy markets, power generation, or renewables is required.

o Implementation of ETRM systems (e.g., OpenLink, Allegro, Endur) is required.

o Understanding of SCADA platforms used for real-time grid monitoring and GMS for generation dispatch, scheduling, and reliability coordination is preferred.

o Familiarity with Bid-to-Bill processes, including bidding, settlements, invoicing, and revenue recognition is preferred.

•    Skills:
o    Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
o    Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
o    Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
o    financial acumen for budget management and reporting.
•    Other:
o    Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
o    Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.

Pay Range: $180,000 - $210,000