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Global Technical Talent

Journey Project Manager, Career

Global Technical Talent, Waterford, Michigan, United States

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Primary Job Title:

Journey Project Manager

Alternate / Related Job Titles:

Senior Project Manager, Utility Project Manager, Energy Project Manager, Program Project Manager

Location:

Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility:

Hybrid (typically onsite 2 days per month)

Position Type:

Contract

Contract Duration:

Approximately 11.5 months

Start:

As Soon As Possible

Pay Rate:

$80.00 – $85.00 per hour

Schedule / Shift:

Monday–Friday | Core business hours

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid; preference for Bay Area candidates, open to candidates within California

Job Summary The

Journey Project Manager

is a fully qualified, career-oriented senior‑level role responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of high‑visibility, multi‑year projects. This position supports a recently launched Innovation Accelerator focused on solving complex challenges related to energy efficiency, grid modernization, electrification, and customer experience. Reporting under general direction, the Project Manager exercises independent judgment and serves as the single point of contact for assigned projects. The role requires advanced project management expertise, strong communication skills, and experience within the

energy or utility sector . The Project Manager will support the Alpha project, developing an advanced energy load management device through 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Apply and adapt

journey‑level project management techniques

to complex and evolving initiatives

Lead projects that may be loosely defined and require creative or innovative approaches

Develop and obtain commitment on detailed work plans, including

schedule, cost, resources, contingency, and communications

Obtain management approvals and ensure complete and accurate project documentation

Identify, analyze, and resolve project performance issues

Manage vendor integration, deliverables, and third‑party relationships

Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to all stakeholders

Conduct

risk assessments

and develop contingency and mitigation plans

Capture and communicate lessons learned and best practices

Ensure project objectives are achievable and aligned with business strategy

Negotiate third‑party contracts in support of internal departments when required

Perform budget tracking, reporting, and compliance activities

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