Project Manager – Operational Technology Services - 1898 & Co

About the role

The Project Manager will lead complex OT-focused integration projects involving control systems, industrial networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise system connectivity. They will also provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams, foster collaboration and accountability, and mentor and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities with clients to expand the ESI business line.
• Lead proposal development and submission, including project estimation, planning, and scheduling.
• Establish critical project objectives and key performance indicators with clients.
• Lead contract preparation and negotiation in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner in their data and analytics journey.
• Lead program estimation, planning, and budgeting activities, maintaining accountability for project execution and delivery.
• Audit and adjust leading project delivery methodologies, including both Waterfall and Agile approaches.
• Manage full project lifecycles, ensuring alignment with client goals and adherence to schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Track and report overall project status, milestones, deliverables, and financial performance metrics.
• Create and deliver detailed project status reports and lead regular stakeholder meetings covering schedule, risks, issues, budget, and resource allocation.
• Serve as the central point of contact for project interdependencies, ensuring seamless coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize project management experience to influence project execution processes and quality assurance/quality control protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Information Technology or related degree from accredited program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience providing Project or Program Management with at least 2 years focused on operational technology projects or programs.
• Previous large project or program leadership experience is preferable.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Experience with electric utility clients implementing and integrating operational systems such as OMS, DMS, ADMS, AMI, DERMS, IEC-61850, SCADA, Telecom FAN is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to Program or Project management such as PMP or Agile SAFe are a plus.
• Experience with a variety of project execution methodologies including but not limited to Waterfall and Agile.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills, project management experience, and a strategic perspective.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

This position offers travel up to 30% of the time.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time