IT​/OT Project Manager

Job Description /Position Summary

The Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of technology projects within the entire organization, with an emphasis on initiatives that span Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role is accountable for scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and stakeholder alignment from initiation through transition to operations. The Project Manager applies consistent PMO governance and delivery practices while working closely with business leaders, technical teams, operations personnel, vendors, and cybersecurity stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery

Lead projects from initiation through closeout using Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid delivery methods

Develop and maintain project charters, integrated schedules, budgets, resource plans, and delivery roadmaps

Manage project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, decisions, and change control

Ensure solutions are transitioned effectively to operational support teams with appropriate documentation and readiness

IT/OT Technology Delivery

Manage projects involving enterprise applications, infrastructure, networks, data, integrations, cloud services, and operational technology

Coordinate delivery across IT, field operations, engineering, automation, SCADA, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and third-party vendors

Account for OT requirements including system availability, site access, safety, testing, cutover, and operational continuity

Translate business and operational needs into clear project outcomes, delivery plans, and acceptance criteria

Governance, Financial & Portfolio Management

Maintain accurate project information, status, financials, resource needs, and forecasts in the project management tool

Apply PMO standards for intake, stage gates, status reporting, risk escalation, and executive governance

Monitor project budgets, vendor commitments, forecasts, and variances, and recommend corrective actions

Support portfolio prioritization, demand planning, capacity visibility, and cross-project dependency management

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Lead cross-functional project teams and establish clear accountability for deliverables and decisions

Facilitate steering committee, working team, vendor, and stakeholder meetings with concise action-oriented reporting

Build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with technical, operational, and executive audiences

Qualifications/Skills Required

Bachelors degree in information technology, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience

5 or more years of project management experience, including delivery of complex IT and/or OT initiatives

Demonstrated ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Experience delivering projects in energy, oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, or another operationally intensive environment

Experience with SCADA, industrial control systems, field communications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or IT/OT integration

Experience with a PPM tool and Power BI or comparable reporting technologies

PMP or equivalent project management certification;
Agile certification or experience is a plus

• Agile-related certification or substantial Agile project delivery experience.
• Experience with Agile methodology and Scrum practices in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Experience in risk management related to technology, cybersecurity, safety, and operational continuity.
• Experience working with cloud services and integrated enterprise applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance…