IT Project Manager

Genesis10 is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract to hire opportunity with a Major Energy Company located in Charlotte, NC. This is a hybrid/remote position.

This role is responsible for leading cross-functional IT initiatives by developing and executing comprehensive project plans, communication strategies, and structured change management approaches. Operating within a renewable energy environment, this position ensures that project execution and change management efforts are effectively delivered and aligned with business goals. The role will also support M&A integration efforts as needed to ensure smooth technology and process alignment across organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management and change management for IT initiatives and M&A projects, including planning, execution, integration roadmap development, and cross-system consolidation
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, scope, resources, and quality standards
• Partner with IT project teams, integration teams, and business units to ensure alignment on project objectives and provide clear, timely, and consistent communication
• Lead change management and communication to support the IT department, including developing communication plans and preparing stakeholders for changes
• Manage stakeholder expectations and engagement, identifying key groups and ensuring appropriate involvement in decision-making and readiness activities
• Produce user-centric communication materials, such as newsletters, intranet updates, executive briefings, project status reports, and job aids
• Support incident, outage, and transition communications, ensuring timely updates aligned with cybersecurity, compliance, and business continuity requirements
• Manage and optimize internal communication channels (SharePoint, Teams, and other platforms)
• Coordinate with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure that technology integration milestones, dependencies, risks, and decision points are clearly defined and managed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, or lesser degree and 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Project and/or Change Manager, specifically in operational systems or M&A, with a focus on generation operational systems
• Capable of managing time effectively while working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive successful project outcomes
• Strong analytical skills, including an understanding of how to interpret customer business needs and translate them into application and operational requirements
• Ability to identify problems and deal with situations and issues proactively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with executives, managers, and subject matter experts
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (MS Project, Jira)

Desired skills:

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
• Experience or knowledge of generation operational systems, to include Netsuite, Aveva PI, Client EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, Tagspro, and HSSE systems
• Knowledge or familiarity of ISO/RTO operations and compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of renewable generation principles, regulations, and industry best practices

Pay range: $70.00 - $90.00

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.