Project Manager

ROLE OVERVIEW

This client is seeking experienced, delivery-focused Project Managers to support a portfolio of strategic initiatives within the utilities sector, who are strong, self-directed leaders capable of driving projects from planning through execution, while effectively managing stakeholders, risks, schedulers, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Additionally, these individuals will be expected to serve in a dual capacity as both Project Manager and Scrum Master, providing governance, delivery oversight, Agile facilitation, and team coordination. Candidates should be comfortable balancing structured project management methodologies with Agile delivery practices to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. Candidates must be local to the Minneapolis, MN (preferred) or Denver, CO area, and able to work on-site 3-5 days per week. The engagement is expected to begin in January 2027.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple business and technology initiatives
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reporting
• Apply project management methodologies and governance practices to ensure successful delivery
• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Remove obstacles and impediments impacting team productivity and project progress
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests
• Coordinate cross-functional resources and stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Facilitate executive communications and project status reporting
• Ensure alignment between project objectives, delivery teams, and business stakeholders
• Support Agile frameworks

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience within the Utilities and/or Energy Industry
• Experience supporting initiatives related to Customer Operations, Data & Analytics, and Operations and Process Improvement
• Experience managing enterprise-scale projects with multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Experience working with Agile and SAFe delivery environments
• Proven ability to lead projects with minimal oversight and drive successful outcomes

SKILL SETS

• Agile Project Delivery
• Scrum Master Leadership
• SAFe Framework
• Sprint Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Governance & Reporting
• Executive Communication
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning & Problem Solving

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• SAFe Certification