Digital Transformation IT Project Manager

Job Location: Hybrid (1-2 days in office)Summary:The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to the timeline and within budget. This includes managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members (including third-party contractors or consultants) in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Create and maintain a plan that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status and resource allocation. Coordinate delivery of development and production releases that meet quality assurance standards. Assist technical team in design and development tasks. Assist test team in creating test plans and testing efforts.Responsibilities:• Develop, present, and lead project planning efforts including project definition, project justification/NPV, proposals, success criteria, risks/issues, requirements definition, technical design, testing procedures and documentation, system documentation, user training, and production delivery while coordinating and communicating with business and technical resources.• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.• Host and facilitate regular meetings with business and technical resources for status updates, requirements definition, technical design, architectural reviews, demand management, and audit review.• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.• Maintain appropriate status reports, meeting minutes, and follow-up with business partners and technical resources.• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects• Effectively apply appropriate project methodology and enforce project methodology standards.• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.• Minimizes and manages exposure and risk on projects.• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.• Maintain project actual and forecasted budgets utilizing the various IT systems used for requests for expenditures, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.• Explain and account for budget variances and work with other personnel in NRG to ensure accounting policies and processes are followed, including those for both capital and expenseEducation:• A four-year degree in a related field is preferred• PMP Certification is preferredExperience:Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projectsAdditional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Experience with Digital Transformation a plus• Knowledge of project management discipline and practices, including Waterfall and Agile methodologies• Proficient in MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams)• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written• High attention to detail• Independent/self-directed and able to solve problems independently or in a team setting• Able to handle multiple priority tasks, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines when necessary• Ability to work with IT Leadership, Management and other support teamsWorking Conditions:• Hybrid role. Time split between remote and in office• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution, major milestone delivery or go-live