Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Project Manager for their Vancouver, Washington location. This position will facilitate major process improvement initiatives resulting in advancements for their Asset Management team. Through collaboration of key stakeholders, executives, and management, you will aid in the coordination and implementation of efforts critical to the daily delivery of asset management activities. This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits. If you think you'd be a good fit, we want to hear from you.

Pay Range : $63.50 - 72.50 (DOE)
Location: Vancouver, Washington - HYBRID - 3-days per two-week pay period (Subject to change)

Key Responsibilities for Senior Project Manager:
Support and facilitate project, and/or multiple projects, from beginning to end in collaboration with senior management, external industry entities and stakeholders, by providing expert support on the PMI-based project management methodology, best practices, and internal skill development.
Draft business cases for value and risk-based asset management initiatives and securing approvals for implementation.
Provide recommendations for the development of an annual planning cycle for multi-million-dollar expenses and capital budget by gathering information.
Coordinate and implement various complex management initiatives that require senior level project management support and leadership through the formulation of plans and activities to meet milestones and deliverables.
Identify asset management performance gaps and working to develop and implement corrective actions.
Prepare full-scale project plans, resource strategies, and providing funding estimates required to advance each defined effort.
Facilitate and maintain consistent communication with the project sponsor, performance managers, subject matter experts and clients on the progress of projects versus the plans.
Implement Organizational Design and Change Management requirements.
Take a pro-active stand on project risk management by anticipating and identifying potential areas of risk and obtaining guidance.
Collaborate with teammates to define the frequency and content of status reports from the project team; review and analyze results, troubleshooting concerns or problem areas and provide mitigation options and weighted recommendations.
When necessary, facilitate the successful transition of a project or program of projects to another project manager including any training, documentation, or meeting coordination required to bring the new PM fully up to speed on all critical aspects of the work and introduce them to executive sponsors and key stakeholders.
Provide background information, technical input, options, and recommendations that facilitate project decision-making.

Requirements for Senior Project Manager:
A bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, business management, organizational development Science (or directly related field)
With an applicable bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience is required.
Experience should include direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
Experience with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
Project management experience in the electric utility sector with an emphasis on transmission assets
Experience in Asset Management and Resource planning.

We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status .
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $63.50 - $72.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Hourly pay
Overtime pay
Weekly pay
Experience level:
10 years
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:
Vancouver, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person