Program Manager - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Title: Program Manager - Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)

Duration: 6 Months – Contract to Hire

Location: Portland, OR

Job Description

• Lead large, complex strategic projects or programs, assuming accountability for delivering results
  
• Manage project/program team, including other project managers, internal and external resources
  
• Develop project plans, budgets, scope, timelines, outcomes, and deliverables using internal PMO tools and templates
  
• Identify, manage, and resolve inter-project/program dependencies, working with other PMs and NWN stakeholders
  
• Conduct analyses to estimate and track project costs and budgets
  
• Create and maintain project/program operating model, including working with key stakeholders and steering committees
  
• Define resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource managers
  
• Manage vendor relationships to align vendor schedules, costs, and deliverables with the overall project plan
  
• Establish, maintain, and update project risk log. Resolve project issues and escalate as appropriate
  
• Manage project change control and follow existing policies
  
• Ensure project-related documentation is accurate and complete.
  

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive project management leadership experience
  
• PMI or equivalent certification preferred
  
• Master's degree in business, technology or related field preferred
  
• Proficiency in project management software, Planview
  
• Strong preference is to have experience in leading Field Operations, GIS Implementations, and Asset Management.
  
• EAM projects or the following technologies: Clevest, IQGEO, ESRI, SAP, Azure, M365.
  
• Thorough knowledge of project and program management theories, models, and techniques
  
• Demonstrated success applying project management concepts and techniques across large, mission-critical projects/programs
  
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels of the organization
  
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including problem solving and critical thinking, with attention to detail
  
• Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy
  
• Ability to gain and maintain credibility at all levels of the organization
  
• Understanding of business process improvement and change management desired