Job Description

Job Title: IT Project Manager (PMP Required)

Location: Onsite 4 days a week on-site–Tampa, FL 33607-Local Candidates Only
Company: Utilities Company
Pay:  $75-80/hr W2 ONLY

Contract Duration-24 Months

About the Role:
A leading utilities company is seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead and execute IT projects that support business and technology goals. This role requires strong hands-on experience with SDLC-based projects, and strong application focus leading IT project.  Excellent documentation skills, and the ability to manage internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders effectively.

8-10 years’ experience in each of the below:

• Manage multiple IT projects simultaneously (typically 3–5 active projects).
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Track milestones, budgets, resource allocation, risks, and RAID logs.
• Lead project teams including internal IT staff, on-site contractors, and vendors.
• Utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to drive project success.
• Forecast resource needs, timelines, and costs to ensure accurate project planning.
• Communicate complex technical information clearly to stakeholders.
• Adhere to the company’s Project Management Playbook and best practices for SDLC and infrastructure projects.
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks and issues promptly.

Required Qualifications:

• PMP certification is mandatory.
• Strong background in IT project management with hands-on SDLC experience.
• Proficiency in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies and prior experience leading projects w/ both methodologies.
• Experience managing vendors and IT project budgets.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and forecasting experienc
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Smartsheets;  Excellent experience with MS Project, Jira, and similar tools is a plus.
• Electric utility highly experience preferred but not required.

Work Schedule:

• Onsite 4 days per week required.
• Must be flexible to manage project priorities and deadlines.