Project Manager

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LOGIXtech Solutions
New York, NY, United States
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Our client, a leading utility company, is hiring a Project Manager Senior on a contract basis

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Work Location : New York, NY/ONSITE

Summary:

Project Management Template Development & Standardization (40%)

  • Revamp complete suite of PMO templates aligned with SDLC phases
  • Develop comprehensive “PM Starter Pack” including templates, guides, best practices, checklists, examples, and starter project plans
  • Redesign templates: Project Charters, Project Plans, RAID Logs, Decision Logs, RACI matrices, Change Request forms, Scope Management Plans, Resource Management templates, Status Reports, Cost Estimates, Deployment Plans, and Support Models
  • Build standardized starter project plans with pre-populated tasks, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies for different project types using the SDLC phases
  • Develop Program and Project Governance Plans establishing best practices for all project sizes
  • Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework)

Quality Assurance Support & Project Evaluation (30%)

  • Participate in QA activities evaluating projects against SDLC compliance requirements
  • Conduct QA assessments verifying project management documentation completeness and business approvals
  • Evaluate projects using established rating criteria
  • Review project management artifacts: Charters, Plans, RAID Logs, RACI matrices, Decision Logs, Scope Plans, Change Control, and Resource Management documents
  • Provide observations and actionable recommendations to project teams
  • Identify documentation gaps and process deficiencies
  • Track QA results and trends across portfolio
  • Contribute to monthly QA summary reports

Portfolio Liaison Upskilling & QA Capability Building (30%)

  • Train Portfolio Liaisons on quality project management and effective QA practices
  • Deliver training on “what good looks like” for essential PM artifacts
  • Create job aids: QA checklists, evaluation criteria, “Good vs. Poor” examples, quick reference guides, and evaluation rubrics
  • Provide hands-on coaching during QA activities
  • Facilitate workshops for practicing artifact evaluation
  • Enable Portfolio Liaisons to perform independent QA reviews
  • Build capability to provide constructive feedback and project coaching
  • Support development of PMO processes for portfolio monitoring and governance

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
  • 10+ years progressive project and program management experience
  • Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience
  • Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies
  • Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements
  • Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)
  • Experience training or mentoring PM professionals

Technical Skills – Must Have

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
  • Expert knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
  • Deep understanding of SDLC phases and governance requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong experience with project planning, RACI matrices, RAID logs, decision logging, change control, scope management, resource planning, and governance frameworks
  • Exceptional template design and documentation skills
  • Experience developing training materials and job aids

Technical Skills – Nice to Have

  • Power BI for dashboard development
  • SharePoint site development and customization
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Data and Analytics capabilities
  • Azure DevOps (ADO)
  • PPM Tool (i.e., Oracle, Planview, etc.)
  • Organizational Change Management (OCM)
  • Utility or energy industry experience
  • Instructional design principles
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority
  • Strategic thinking
  • Self-motivated and independent
  • Collaborative with strong stakeholder management
  • Process-oriented with focus on continuous improvement
  • Strong facilitation and training delivery skills
  • Passionate about quality standards

Pay Range: $70-80

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