IT Project Manager/Sr IT Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex, information technology initiatives.
• Provide effective management and oversight of large, complex technology projects, ensuring project delivery and IT business solution delivery on time, within budget and to scope.
• Manage and prepare project scoping, estimating, scheduling, resource allocation, budgeting, monitoring, and balancing client expectations.
• Manage all project risks, adherence to standards, establishment and enactment of governance, and communicating specific and broad implications to teams, stakeholders, and steering bodies.
• Lead the evaluation of user requests for new or modified computer programs to determine feasibility, cost, and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.
• Consult with users to identify current operating procedures and clarify program objectives.
• Manage projects and lead teams in the design, coding, testing, documenting, implementation, and maintenance of more complex application programs.
• Lead or perform advanced system analysis and design functions.
• Lead or perform research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs.
• Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically, four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five or more years' experience in information technology or business-related activity, including two years in a technical/leadership role for the IT Project Manager level.
• Eight or more years' experience in information technology or business-related activity, including two years in a senior technical/leadership role for the Sr IT Project Manager level.
• Project management experience: ability to understand technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors.
• Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.
• PMP or other professional project management certification.
• Technology certifications.
• Working knowledge of company financial system.
• General understanding of IT operating and capital investment budgets.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

About the Role

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels 16/17, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Requirements

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

Benefits

About The Team MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Schedule

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.