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We are seeking an Sr. Project Manager for Operational Technologies including Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Energy Management System (EMS) to join our TRC Digital team.

TRC Digital, a business unit within TRC, delivers IT/OT expertise and solutions to best address our client needs and has a proven track record supporting utilities in the deployment of complex operational technologies. We have broad capabilities for IT/OT project delivery while being highly specialized to meet the needs of each individual client. We are the trusted advisor and implementation partner for electric and gas utilities undergoing digital transformation and can offer deep experience across utility OT systems.

The Sr. Project Manager will be an essential part of our team to grow the consulting practice in the Operational Technology and Real-Time Systems domain and should have in-depth knowledge with any of the major EMS, SCADA, ADMS systems including: OSII, GE, ABB, Schneider, and Siemens.

Working closely with the end Customer, vendors, and project personnel, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper implementation and delivery of a new Advanced Distribution Management System, including the Outage Management System (OMS) and Historian system, and a new Energy Management System within our Client’s territory.

You will have responsibility for all aspects of the project over the entire project lifecycle including responsibility for assembling and managing the delivery teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, setting up and managing the Vendors and Subcontractors engagements, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of the project. In addition, you must exercise/demonstrate judgement, leadership, organization, and communication skills.

• Deliver project(s) to completion. You will own the scope, cost, schedule, and risks for the project and manage multiple tracks, business and technical resources, consultants and vendors contracted to deliver solutions.

• Development of contractual Statement of Works with Client and Suppliers articulating precise assumptions and limit of responsibilities

• Ability to strategize and implement methodology to increase project margins

• The entire project team will report to you, and you will be ultimately responsible for assigning work, monitoring, and measuring the team’s outputs, escalating resource gaps or shortfall of individuals

• You will be TRC’s representative, ensuring that the Client and TRCs interests are well aligned for the success of the project.

• Manage the Vendors, ensuring that the Contractual, operational and relationship aspects are well aligned for the success of the project.

• Acting as a champion to foster a positive project work environment; and successfully lead the team to accomplish all the project objectives on time and on budget

• Develop the workflow plans to manage the project from initial request through systems analysis, technical design, implementation, procurement, testing, turnover to production and client migration.

• Plan, prepare, and track project schedules and budgets to assure controlled completion of each project step.

• Prepare and maintain a risk assessment and mitigation action plan

• Maintain resource forecasts to assure that schedule compliance and desired results are achieved.

• Update the company and external stakeholders on project progress, changes from original plans, and existing or emerging risks.

• Lead the project core team meetings Present project progress at Steering Committee level with participation of senior executives from TRC or from the Client

• Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience in the utility domain

• Previous experience leading and managing large-scale, multifaceted enterprise-wide Operational Technologies Projects in an electric or gas utility environment

• The successful candidate will be fully knowledgeable and proficient in all aspects of the project management Body of Knowledge

• Excellent organizational, decision making and presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills ranging from addressing C-Level to multiple technical teams

• Ability to self-direct and work independently as well as in a team environment

• Excellent team building and motivational skills

• Excellent budgeting and financial skills

• Proficiency with MS-Project and with MS Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

• Must have strong judgement, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50% or on an as needed basis to the client location.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience implementing large SCADA, EMS or ADMS programs, preferably on the technology vendor side

• PMP Certification

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.