IT Infrastructure Project Manager, Associate

Company: PG&E Corporation
Location: Davis
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Job Location: Davis
Department Overview
Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions.

Position Summary
This lnfrastructure position is responsible for the concurrent management of one or more small size lT infrastructure projects. These projects are one-time, multitask jobs that have clearly defined start and end dates, a specific scope of work, a budget, required resources, and a specified performance objective to be accomplished. Develops technical competence and applies basic technical principles to address problems of limited scope. Resolves problems of project specific scope within procedural guidelines.

An Associate IT Infrastructure Project Manager will typically be paired with one or more mentors in the work group to assist in learning key contacts, processors, and the project management tool used o monitor and control project assignments. Manager sets priorities and review work regularly.

An Associate IT Infrastructure Project Manager can also be resourced to support Career level or higher-level Project Managers on more complete projects.

Job Responsibilities

Assesses and report on project performance using established industry standards.
Works in collaboration with project leads and project teams to develop and maintain project schedules and monitor cost status and forecasts.
Manage financial progress and forecasts. Communicate any financial changes or impacts to stakeholders and obtain authorization for budget underruns, overruns, or changes to estimates using project change request process and appropriate software.
Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets
Use the cost and work plan to determine if project objectives are achievable. Adjusts project scope, with project sponsor approval, and schedule as appropriate to accommodate change
Define resource needs, obtain commitments, and manage staffing requirements to form project teams
Communicate any schedule changes or impacts to stakeholders and obtain authorization per Project Change Request Process
Clearly define and communicate roles, responsibilities and expectations for all members of the project team
Conduct project kick-off meetings and site visits as necessary
Accurately and consistently forecast project resource, material and contract costs within standard PG&E tool(s)
Participate and lead project status meetings and communicate status of all projects to stakeholders and management. Record, track and communicate issues, risks, changes, and status reports within a PG&E standard tool
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with project sponsors, vendors and key clients
Interface with Design and Construction resources. Track status of deliverables with resource groups and resolve potential issues
Manage SAP orders from inception through completion and ensure all required documentation is entered into current software system
Ensure project documentation is maintained. Prepare all project documentation for closure, storage, and possible auditing activities, ensuring technical accuracy
Resolve all open items, ensure compliance requirements are met, and develop and provide settlement rules, ensure SAP orders are closed out
Communicates and manages efforts with 3rd parties
Partners with Engineer/Procure/Construct/Manage, Sourcing and Legal departments to negotiate third party contracts
Monitors and manages the scope, schedule, cost and quality of IT Infrastructure EPCM (Engineer/Procure/Construct/Manage) projects
Communicates and manages efforts for permitting

Qualifications

Minimum:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Business or Engineering or PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification

Desired:
PMI-Project Management Institute PMP-Project Management Professional certification
Competency in applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization goals
Competency in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Competency in developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Competency in interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions
Competency in adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
Skill in negotiating between stakeholders to reach an agreement
Knowledge of project management theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level
Knowledge of workforce planning analytics theories, concepts, methods, best practices, and techniques as needed to perform at the job level

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