Job Title: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Camden, NJ
Type: 6+ Month Contract
Rate: $Open /hr.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end implementation of Meter Data Management (MDM) systems across enterprise environments.
- Manage complex integrations between MDM, AMI, CIS, billing systems, outage management systems (OMS), ERP, and other enterprise platforms.
- Oversee coordination and governance of up to 10 vendor integration partners, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and quality standards.
- Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive system design workshops, requirements gathering, and architecture alignment sessions.
- Ensure data validation, migration, and reconciliation processes meet accuracy and compliance standards.
- Manage testing phases including SIT, UAT, performance testing, and go-live readiness.
- Implement strong change management and stakeholder communication strategies.
- Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, financials, risks, and KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards applicable to utilities and energy sectors.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT or utility environments.
- Proven experience leading large-scale Meter Data Management (MDM) implementations.
- Strong experience managing complex system integrations with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple vendor integrators (5–10+ vendors).
- Experience working within utilities, energy, or smart grid programs.
- Strong knowledge of AMI, CIS, billing systems, and data exchange frameworks.
- Excellent financial forecasting, budgeting, and vendor contract management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PMP or equivalent certification.
- Experience with leading MDM platforms (e.g., Itron, Oracle Utilities MDM, Siemens EnergyIP, Landis+Gyr, etc.).
- Knowledge of utility regulatory compliance standards.
- Experience in smart grid or digital transformation initiatives.
