<p>We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee the implementation of government or commercial contracts, ensuring all aspects are executed effectively. This long-term contract position is based in Elizabeth New Jersey, and requires a strong background in managing projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering results on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining contract compliance while managing project costs and schedules.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> New Jersey (Onsite 3 days per week)</p><p> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Infrastructure Project Manager</strong> to support large-scale information technology projects within the Utility Technologies Solutions team. In this role, you will drive the execution and delivery of IT projects for an electric utility client, ensuring successful outcomes while adhering to organizational standards and values.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Direct project team personnel, manage cost and schedule, ensure contract compliance, and serve as the primary customer interface.</li><li>Manage technical scope, cost, and schedule of assigned tasks or functions of the project.</li><li>Provide strong, proactive leadership to engage multidisciplinary work teams and meet business needs.</li><li>Lead project team members, including executives, subject matter experts, controllers, and schedulers, through the project lifecycle.</li><li>Oversee project teams that include multiple vendors with onshore and offshore resources.</li><li>Develop project management plans, execute governance reviews, and ensure compliance with organizational procedures.</li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, goals, and deliverables.</li><li>Ensure requirements are gathered, documented, reviewed, and approved per PMO standards.</li><li>Work with schedulers to create work breakdown structures for project deliverables.</li><li>Manage project budgets, track actuals vs. plan, provide monthly forecasts, and report accruals.</li><li>Deliver high-quality written and verbal project communications, including weekly status reports and dashboards.</li><li>Monitor and manage project tasks, timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure quality outcomes.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.</li><li>Previous infrastructure project management experience required (SD-WAN, network segmentation, SASSE, etc.).</li><li>Experience with product selection processes (RFI, RFP).</li><li>Strong knowledge of project financials, schedules, scope, and testing.</li><li>Familiarity with PMO processes and procedures.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar tools.</li><li>Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Previous IT project management experience in the utility sector.</li><li>PMP certification or equivalent.</li></ul>

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