PMO Project Manager

Aquarion Water Company is the public water supply company for more than 750,000 people in 72 cities and towns throughout Connecticut, as well as serving customers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. It is the largest investor-owned water utility in New England and among the seven largest in the U.S. Based in Bridgeport, CT, it has been in the public water supply business since 1857. Across its operations, Aquarion strives to act as a responsible steward of the environment and to assist the communities it serves in promoting sustainable practices. Aquarion Water Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource.

Job Summary

The IT Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the planning, organizing, and execution on business system initiatives. The PM will work in partnership with the Business in conjunction with other IT groups and with 3rd party consultants. They will assess business needs submitted by intake requests, develop functional specifications, and lead a cross-functional team thru subsequent project phases. Additionally, the PM will develop and maintain associated work-products (scope, requirements, approach, schedule, cost, testing etc.) for large system enhancements as-well as any new IT solutions.

Principal Responsibilities

- Work with the business and project teams to provide guidance on strategies, requirements specifications, and functional specifications, which meet business unit requirements and project standards.

- Responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the development of integrated business processes, implementing project deliverables, with an emphasis on quality, productivity, and consistency.

- Lead the development, review and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) and contracts, ensuring alignment with project scope and budget while collaborating with vendors and procurement.

- Responsible for establishing and managing multiple large and complex project plans, communications, reporting, procedural and contractual activity, reporting into overall account team, with a high degree of risk, visibility and urgency.

- Ensure project schedule, scope and quality objectives are met by monitoring, using metrics and controls to measure progress, taking corrective action and escalating issues when necessary. Assess trade-offs to scope using cost / benefit analysis and make recommendations to senior leaders.

- Establish an effective communication plan (status and vision) with the project team, business management and stakeholders.

- Schedule and facilitate meetings, communicate progress and develop action plans to meet project goals.

- Apply techniques for budget, planning, tracking, change control and risk management.

Preferred Requirements

- 6+ years IT project management experience with initiatives of high complexity/integration - 3+ years managing SAP projects (S/4HANA, ECC, modules like FI/CO, MM, SD etc.)

- Project management certification (PMP) preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effectively communicates with project team, other project leaders, multiple areas, divisions and outside vendors.

- Self-starter who possesses strong time management skills and has thorough attention to detail. Experience partnering with external 3rd party service providers.

- Strong emphasis on excellent customer service

- Utility industry experience preferred.

Education/Certifications

- Bachelors degree in MIS, Computer Science or related field.

Salary

- Job is classified as an exempt position with an annual salary range of $100,000 - $125,000

- After 3 months of successful employment, this role will be eligible for a hybrid schedule (3 days office/2 days remote).

Aquarion Water Company is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.