Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

Location: Camden, NJ

Type: 6+ Month Contract

Rate: $Open /hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end implementation of Meter Data Management (MDM) systems across enterprise environments.

• Manage complex integrations between MDM, AMI, CIS, billing systems, outage management systems (OMS), ERP, and other enterprise platforms.

• Oversee coordination and governance of up to 10 vendor integration partners, ensuring alignment with project scope, timelines, and quality standards.

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Drive system design workshops, requirements gathering, and architecture alignment sessions.

• Ensure data validation, migration, and reconciliation processes meet accuracy and compliance standards.

• Manage testing phases including SIT, UAT, performance testing, and go-live readiness.

• Implement strong change management and stakeholder communication strategies.

• Provide executive-level reporting on program progress, financials, risks, and KPIs.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards applicable to utilities and energy sectors.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in enterprise IT or utility environments.

• Proven experience leading large-scale Meter Data Management (MDM) implementations.

• Strong experience managing complex system integrations with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success managing multiple vendor integrators (5–10+ vendors).

• Experience working within utilities, energy, or smart grid programs.

• Strong knowledge of AMI, CIS, billing systems, and data exchange frameworks.

• Excellent financial forecasting, budgeting, and vendor contract management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or equivalent certification.

• Experience with leading MDM platforms (e.g., Itron, Oracle Utilities MDM, Siemens EnergyIP, Landis+Gyr, etc.).

• Knowledge of utility regulatory compliance standards.

• Experience in smart grid or digital transformation initiatives.