ERCOT

Project Manager Sr

Taylor, TX · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$112k-$154kDetected 14 days ago

Data AnalysisProject ManagementAgileNegotiationForecastingProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing

About the role

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of assigned projects for designated IT or Business area, to ensure that goals and approved scope are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
Understands and applies principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and ERCOT's culture.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.
Partners with the project business owner, and technical lead to determine the delivery strategy, provide direction to the project team, and drive stakeholder awareness.
Manages complex team dynamics, effectively facilitates conflict resolution, conducts negotiations, and achieves organizational objectives through strategic influence absent formal authority, with support from PMO management.
Manages external dependencies across teams, systems, and delivery timelines to maintain schedule integrity and risk management.
Conducts deep scope analysis to develop and maintain a detailed, accurate work breakdown structure throughout the project lifecycle.
Partners with business stakeholders to support organizational readiness, adoption planning, and implementation activities.

Bachelor's Degree: Business, Management, Engineering, IT, or related field (Required)
The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Manages a detailed work breakdown, resource commitments, budget, risks, and communication for each phase of the project, as required by project governance.

Minimum 5 years related work experience managing projects, product or workstream delivery, in excess of degree requirements (Required)
Experience as a project manager within a formal enterprise PMO, including structured phase-gate governance and tollgate approval processes and accountability for executive engagement.
Experience managing medium/high complexity projects with cross-functional resource pools.
Experience working within a matrixed organization, including resource negotiation and shared-service delivery models.
Experience operating in a highly regulated, audit-conscious environment with formal documentation, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Working experience at an ISO/RTO, ISO/RTO stakeholder, or Electric Utility environment (Preferred)
Proficiency in a Project Management scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project, as well as practical experience using a project ticketing and workflow system such as JIRA. (Required)
Proficiency in AI prompt design. (Preferred)

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company.
It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.
Provides concise executive-level communication and recommendations to sponsors, steering committees, and senior leadership.

oyment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, vet

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