Senior Project Manager - GIS

job summary:
We are seeking a Sr. 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 large Utility client headquartered in New Jersey.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a GIS upgrade initiative. This role will be responsible for

planning, coordinating, and delivering project activities in alignment with clients' PMO standards.

Location: Client is located in New Jersey with office in South Plainfield. Candidate must be local and able to go into the

office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

 Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders which includes IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security,

etc), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners

 Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation and quality

objectives are met.

 Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable

reviews, issue resolution, and change control.

 Ensure project execution follows clients EPMO methodologies standards, templates, and reporting

requirements.

 Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications.

 Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and

integration impacts.

 Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness.

 Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and

cutover activities.

 Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

 Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report

monthly accruals

Required Education & Experience:

 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or another

related field required with 10+ years of project management experience

 Basic understanding of OT systems (GIS, ADMS, SCADA, OMS)

 Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts)

 Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and support

 Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts

 Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group

 Ability to perform stakeholder management

 Risk and issue management

 Technical project coordination

 Vendor management skills

 Quality assurance and governance

 Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced and complex environment

 Strong skills using Microsoft product tools and PPM tools

 Excellent customer-facing skills

 Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required

 Excellent written and verbal skills

 Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

 PMP certification required

 Must be local to NJ and ability to come to the office - main reporting location to be South Plainfield, NJ

Preferred Experience:

 Utility background (electric, gas or combined)

location: South Plainfield, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $55 - 60 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
We are seeking a Sr. 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 large Utility client headquartered in New Jersey.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a GIS upgrade initiative. This role will be responsible for

planning, coordinating, and delivering project activities in alignment with clients' PMO standards.

Location: Client is located in New Jersey with office in South Plainfield. Candidate must be local and able to go into the

office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

 Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders which includes IT (OT, Testing, Infrastructure, Cyber Security,

etc), Line of Business (Electric Operations, Asset Management, Projects & Constructions), and external partners

 Manage the end-to-end delivery of project scope ensuring scope, schedule, cost, documentation and quality

objectives are met.

 Coordinate and govern activities performed by the system integrator, including task planning, deliverable

reviews, issue resolution, and change control.

 Ensure project execution follows clients EPMO methodologies standards, templates, and reporting

requirements.

 Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, and executive communications.

 Facilitate working sessions, design reviews, and decision forums related to GIS data modeling, workflows, and

integration impacts.

 Partner with SMEs to validate modeling approaches, data standards, and implementation readiness.

 Identify project risks and dependencies related to data quality, system integration, resource availability, and

cutover activities.

 Manage project communications and ensure alignment across technical and business stakeholders.

 Manage project budget, maintain financial plan, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, report

monthly accruals

Required Education & Experience:

 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Management, Business Administration or another

related field required with 10+ years of project management experience

 Basic understanding of OT systems (GIS, ADMS, SCADA, OMS)

 Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, contracts)

 Experience leading diverse teams of technical disciplines and support

 Experience supporting system upgrades, migrations, or platform modernization efforts

 Strong communication skills (written and verbal) across a diverse stakeholder group

 Ability to perform stakeholder management

 Risk and issue management

 Technical project coordination

 Vendor management skills

 Quality assurance and governance

 Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast paced and complex environment

 Strong skills using Microsoft product tools and PPM tools

 Excellent customer-facing skills

 Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required

 Excellent written and verbal skills

 Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

 PMP certification required

 Must be local to NJ and ability to come to the office - main reporting location to be South Plainfield, NJ

Preferred Experience:

 Utility background (electric, gas or combined)

qualifications:
PMP Certification Required

Utility Experience required

Must be able to go onsite 3 days a week in South Plainfield location.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.