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Abacus

IT Project Manager, Sr

Abacus, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Description : Provides formalized, continuing work direction and leadership to assigned team(s) to ensure timely and effective project execution. Also responsible for employee development, coaching and ongoing performance management. Plans and directs the installation of Information Technology projects which typically involve and impact multiple business areas. Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Furlough Notification ll NextEra Energy Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) assignments are eligible for worker furlough. Typical furlough schedules coincide with select national holidays, but may be subject to change. Suppliers will be notified by the CWP of those workers impacted and the applicable furlough dates prior to each furlough period. Worker Building Location GXA - GEXA Energy LP Houston TX - 0000152965 Will driving be required as part of position duties/work? No Driving Record Validation For all positions indicating driving requirements, supplier must hold validation of non-restricted current driver''s license and demonstrate the following: no alcohol/drug related driving offenses within the previous five years and/or the license is not currently suspended or restricted related to hours of driving or reason for driving. Additional Job Details (No Value) Will Per Diem and Mob/De-Mob expense types be available for this requisition? No If Per Diem is available, please indicate the maximum amount: 0 If Nuclear Business Unit: On-Boarding Note Nuclear workers requiring unescorted badge access will follow onsite in-processing procedures. All others will be required to complete Non-Nuclear pre-assignment screenings through their staffing supplier. Please contact CWP with any questions: cwp@nexteraenergy.com or 561-694-4761. Will the selected worker require unescorted badge access into Nuclear protected areas? No Is NERC CIP unescorted physical or cyber access required for this assignment? No Which NERC access is needed? N/ Is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission access required? No Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 2,008.00 Shift Type Standard Shift (8-5)

Attachment : Key Responsibilities: Data Migration:

Lead and manage the data migration project, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data. Develop and execute detailed project plans for data migration, including pre-migration testing, integration, and post-migration validation.

System Integration:

Oversee the integration of disparate systems to ensure seamless communication and data flow. Collaborate with technical teams to establish and implement integration protocols and interfaces.

Process Changes and Analytics:

Drive change management initiatives related to billing, transactions, collections, and invoice delivery within the deregulated market. Conduct process analytics to assess the current (as-is) processes and identify gaps from legacy to target billing systems. Re-map processes, define future (to-be) processes, and address any gaps in the current processes. Design internal solutions or work with vendors to implement appropriate solutions that align with the target billing system. Stakeholder Management:

Effectively communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and finance, to ensure project goals are met.

Collaboration with Business SMEs :

Engage with business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather requirements, provide solutions, and seek feedback. Ensure that the proposed solutions are aligned with business needs and effectively address identified gaps. Facilitate workshops and meetings with SMEs to drive consensus and ensure stakeholder buy-in.

Collaboration with Development Teams:

Coordinate efforts with both onsite and offshore development teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of project components. Provide clear and concise project requirements and expectations to development teams. Ensure effective communication and collaboration between project stakeholders and development teams.

Project Planning and Execution:

Utilize project management methodologies and best practices to deliver projects on time and within budget. Monitor project performance, manage risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Resource Tracking and Budget Management:

Track project resources to ensure optimal utilization and manage resource constraints effectively. Monitor and control project budget and burn rate, ensuring financial tracking aligns with project objectives. Implement risk mitigation strategies to handle potential project risks proactively.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of formal education. PMP (Project Management Professional) and Scaled Agile Scrum Master certifications are preferred. Proven experience in data migration and switch-based migration projects. Demonstrated ability to drive change management and implement business process improvements in billing, transactions, collections, and invoice delivery within the deregulated market. Strong knowledge of the retail deregulated power market. Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Knowledge of resource tracking and risk mitigation. Ability to monitor and control budget and burn rate effectively. Exceptional communication and leadership skills. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to work with both onsite and offshore development teams effectively. Job Overview This position guides teams in the execution of agile initiatives to deliver customer value. Employees in this role train and coach in the use of Scrum, Lean, Kanban, XP, and scale agile framework practices. Job Duties & Responsibilities

Trains and coaches leaders, teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices and mindset Contributes in Communities of Practice (CoP), within the agile network Promotes and encourages collaboration and transparency and builds trusting relationships between business, delivery, and other entities within the organization Facilitates periodic synchronization meetings across several different onsite and distributed delivery teams Prepares program and release backlogs, as well as team and program objectives Tracks, promotes, and publishes completed program features and program and team objectives Manages risk and dependencies, communicates and escalates impediments to facilitate transparency, and reduces bottlenecks Embraces a continuous improvement mindset, and drives the use of agile engineering best practices and innovation Reports on standardized program-level metrics, and understands, tracks, and operates within the program budget Plays an instrumental role in the organization's Agile transformation, acts as a change agent, and shows strong leadership skills with a positive and collaborative attitude Performs other job-related duties as assigned