Project Manager, Systems Engineer

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Our industry-leading client in the energy sector is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager III to support and lead critical telecom initiatives within Transmission, Distribution, and Telecommunications. The selected candidate will play a key role in overseeing multiple regional projects, including the Integrated Volt-Var Control initiative.

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $50 - $65 / hr. w2

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cross-functional telecom project teams, coordinating efforts across Transmission, Distribution, and Telecommunications departments.
• Serve as a liaison between Agile Product Owners, telecom delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure project alignment and execution.
• Plan and execute all phases of assigned projects, including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Facilitate project planning activities such as risk assessment, regulatory strategy, vendor management, and budgeting.
• Maintain open communication among stakeholders through structured meetings and reporting.
• Work closely with Agile teams to ensure accurate task tracking in JIRA, following established departmental standards.
• Present project updates and business cases to senior leadership effectively.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related project management experience
• (OR High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of relevant experience)
• Demonstrated experience managing telecom, transmission, and distribution projects
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, particularly Kanban, alongside PMP-based project execution
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with budgets ranging up to $250M
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Project Management or Business Administration
• PMP, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, CM2-P, or Kanban Management Professional (KMP I or II) certifications
• Previous experience working within the utility industry
• Working knowledge of construction management, engineering, and operations
• Excellent critical thinking, risk assessment, and decision-making skills

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work model:
  Onsite presence required Tuesday through Thursday
• Occasional field visits may be necessary for project oversight

If you're a seasoned project manager with deep experience in telecommunications, utilities, and Agile project environments, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact team shaping critical infrastructure projects.

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Engineering and Project Management
• Industries Utilities and Energy Technology

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