Senior Project Manager

Contract Project Manager 3

This contract Project Manager 3 position will support a Communications and Grid Modeling organization by providing project management expertise and assistance, particularly in implementing projects related to executing a Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) Asset Strategy. This position will collaborate with and provide support to implement projects identified over a multi-year horizon to execute the RAS Asset Strategy. The position supports projects and initiatives including RAS automation and Next Generation RAS projects.

Responsibilities include : Collaborate with and provide recommendations to managers, team leads, and / or project teams to create an overall roadmap depicting all efforts required to achieve the RAS Asset Strategy, including : Draft and propose clear vision and scope statements for the roadmap. Support and facilitate assigned projects from beginning to end, providing guidance on PMI-based project management methodology, best practices, and internal skill development as requested, including : Identify and request necessary Subject Matter Experts. Forecast and recommend appropriate project resources to fulfill project needs. Collaborate with business units to resolve resource allocation issues. Provide recommendations regarding project expectations, approach, work plans, deliverables, and goals. Draft project plans, resource strategies, and funding estimates. Obtain appropriate authorization for any potential changes to project cost, schedule, or performance. Organize, coordinate, and facilitate the work of project teams and serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects; recommend project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress of assigned projects to track timelines, milestones, deadlines, standards, and targets; provide corrective action recommendations as needed. Coordinate activities for assigned projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand related business needs, dependencies on other initiatives, and how best to effectively deploy end products. Address and navigate politically sensitive issues in a collaborative and professional manner. Provide background information, technical input, options, and recommendations for project decisions. Facilitate resolution of conflicting team positions. Issue project status reports on a regular or as-requested basis. Track and monitor progress of management-approved RAS Asset Strategy projects and verify business objectives are being met. Facilitate development and recommendation of project milestones and deliverables as part of Grid Modernization initiatives. Track and report on Grid Modernization Dashboard. Organize, coordinate, and facilitate team meetings that address multi-year projects. Collaborate with project sponsors to remove obstacles impacting timely project completion. Draft final project report, including project "lessons learned," for management review and approval. Risk Management : Take a proactive stance on project risk management by : Anticipating and identifying potential areas of risk. Monitoring issues and risks identified within projects and cross-organization dependencies. Maintaining issue, risk, and / or action logs. Developing and recommending contingency plans to minimize / eliminate risks. Facilitate and / or support the following functions : Written and verbal sponsor and stakeholder communication. Project team coordination, including milestone management and communication of deliverables. Meeting facilitation, including agenda setting and organizing participation of subject matter experts. Maintain consistent communication with project sponsors, performance managers, and clients on project progress. Verify meeting minutes and decisions are documented and distributed. Deliverables may include : Scope definition and management. Business requirements and needs analysis. Process and system design requirements. Gap analysis from "as is" to "to be" state. Organizational design and change management actions. Implementation planning, including optimizing milestones. Integration of architecture design. End-user training and creation of training materials. Transition planning for projects or programs to new Project Managers. Development and recommendation of project Key Performance Indicator (KPI) milestones and deliverables.

Additional Details : This position is located in Vancouver, WA. Valid U.S. Driver's License required. No PPE, certifications, or medical monitoring required. Skills : Project management Team management Project communication Space planning and management Top Skills : Project management Team management Project communication Required Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Computer Science, or related technical discipline preferred. With applicable degree : 10+ years direct work experience required. With non-applicable degree : 12+ years direct work experience required. Without a degree : 14+ years direct work experience required. Experience must include direct project management experience including all aspects of process development, execution, and resource planning. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Project, Visio, and Access. Demonstrated experience with problem solving and root cause identification. Preferred Skills & Experience : PMI or PMP certification. Experience Level : Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following : Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver, WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.