Senior IT Project Manager - Energy , Gas & Utility Industry

Rate: $Open /hr.

- Lead end-to-end implementation of Meter Data Management (MDM) systems across enterprise environments.

- Manage complex integrations between MDM, AMI, CIS, billing systems, outage management systems (OMS), ERP, and other enterprise platforms.

- Oversee coordination and governance of up to 10 vendor integration partners, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and quality standards.

- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

- Drive system design workshops, requirements gathering, and architecture alignment sessions.

- Ensure data validation, migration, and reconciliation processes meet accuracy and compliance standards.

- Manage testing phases including SIT, UAT, performance testing, and go-live readiness.

- Implement strong change management and stakeholder communication strategies.

- Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, financials, risks, and KPIs.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards applicable to utilities and energy sectors.

- 10+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT or utility environments.

- Proven experience leading large-scale Meter Data Management (MDM) implementations.

- Strong experience managing complex system integrations with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

- Demonstrated success managing multiple vendor integrators (5-10+ vendors).

- Experience working within utilities, energy, or smart grid programs.

- Strong knowledge of AMI, CIS, billing systems, and data exchange frameworks.

- Excellent financial forecasting, budgeting, and vendor contract management skills.

- PMP or equivalent certification.

- Experience with leading MDM platforms (e.g., Itron, Oracle Utilities MDM, Siemens EnergyIP, Landis+Gyr, etc.).

- Knowledge of utility regulatory compliance standards.

- Experience in smart grid or digital transformation initiatives.