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Summit Utilities, Inc. · 1 week ago

Senior Manager of IT PMO

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Summit Utilities, Inc. is a growing natural gas utility company recognized for its excellence and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Manager of IT PMO to lead the IT Project Management Office, overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Natural Resources

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the IT PMO strategy, aligning it with the overall business goals and objectives of Summit Leadership

Lead and mentor a team of project managers and business analysts, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery

Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the IT PMO

Collaborate with IT and business teams to identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements and assist with value proposition, prioritization, and scope definition

Oversee the overall planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget

Maintain portfolio of projects ranging from large, complex ERP initiatives (SAP and Oracle) to smaller enhancements based on the priorities of business leadership

Establish and maintain project management standards, methodologies, and best practices along with management of PMO Tools

Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success

Responsible for change management initiatives to support the adoption of new technologies and processes, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maximizing IT investment

Collaborate with stakeholders to identify strategic training needs and develop programs and content to align with overall change management requirements

Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors

Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and timely manner

Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and aligned with project goals

Qualification

IT Project ManagementERP ImplementationChange ManagementTeam LeadershipSAPOracleProject Management CertificationVendor ManagementData Analytics ToolsPolicy DevelopmentCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem SolvingRemote Team Management

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Business Administration or related field

8+ years of progressive experience in IT Project or Product Management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role overseeing enterprise applications and cross-functional teams

Proven experience managing large ERP systems implementations, enhancements, and conversions in a cloud environment

Demonstrated success in vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing

Demonstrated experience in IT training and change management

Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders, translating business requirements into actionable technology plans

Exceptional communicator and presenter, capable of simplifying complex ideas for diverse audiences

Able to work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with possible shifts in short-term priorities

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure

Capable of developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and standards of excellence

Familiarity with ERP and/or CRM systems: sales and service processing systems, financial management/accounting systems, manufacturing, and inventory control

Experience with project management software and workflow tools (e. g. Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana)

Working knowledge and experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data analytics tools

Proficiency with business and systems process mapping and utilizing similar tools (e.g. MS Visio, Lucidchart, Miro)

Comfortable working in a remote environment and managing remote and offshore teams in multiple time zones