IT Project Manager or Senior - TemporaryIdaho Power Company • Boise, Idaho, United States
IT Project Manager or Senior - Temporary
Idaho Power Company
- Boise, Idaho, United States
- Boise, Idaho, United States
Über
Application Deadline:
02/26/2026 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Job End Date:
03/31/2028
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$100,256.00 - $145,412.80 Annual
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power — located in vibrant Boise, Idaho — is looking for an IT Project Manager or Senior to join our Information Technology team. It’s an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon, and we’re working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable, affordable, clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Power’s downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does a IT Project Manager do for us?
Working independently, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing schedules for medium to large, high-risk, multifaceted technology projects and resources, providing support, and coaching to other staff members, contributing directly to the maturity of the IT Portfolio Project Management Office (PPMO). The IT Project Manager will utilize IT PPMO standards to guide projects from initiation through completion. They will leverage techniques from both predictive and adaptive project approaches to deliver value while remaining on-time and within budget. The technology schedules typically managed by IT Project Managers can range from 6-24 months duration and may have budgets exceeding $1 million. The projects may include, but are not limited to software upgrades, hardware upgrades, software development, and off-the-shelf solution implementations. This position resides within the Information Technology (IT) PPMO organization.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
Knowledge of:
· Project management principles - preferably from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
· Both predictive and adaptive project management processes and techniques
· Business System Analyst (BSA) best practices including requirements management, business case development, process definition and improvement, and test management
· Portfolio management
· Software development practices and IT operations practices
· Portfolio management methodologies and frameworks
· Financial concepts and ability to manage budgets, forecast costs, and track financial performance
Skills in:
· Communication
· Leadership
· Scheduling, task management, meeting facilitation, and organizational change management
· Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
· Quality and Risk Management
· Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Project/Project Server
Ability to:
· Interact with and lead a wide range of employees, from technical staff to non-technical staff
· Tailor communications to different audiences
· Strong attention to detail with a focus on the strategic/big picture
· Learn quickly
· With minimal assistance, distinguish the most effective process, tools, and techniques to apply to each project
· Communicate effectively with mid and senior-level leaders
· Partner with program & senior management to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance by facilitating integration across all functions
· Responsible for developing and maintaining compliant integrated project schedules which accurately validate the flow, budget, and resources required to execute contractual scope and overarching program strategy
· Analyze portfolio data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights to inform decision-making
· Develop creative solutions to address challenges and optimize portfolio performance
· Ensure schedule integration and environment dependencies between projects is understood
· Devise modeling and measuring techniques to integrate risks and opportunities with schedule and cost baseline, and to perform schedule risk assessments
· Utilize performance and health metrics analyses to drive actions resulting in improved program performance
· Utilize scheduling software for project planning and tracking, with experience in tools like Microsoft Project Server or OnePlan being a plus
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Project Manager:
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field
OR
· An equivalent combination of education, experience, training, and/or certifications
Experience:
· 2 years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 1 year managing technology projects
Preferred:
o Experience managing technology projects
o Ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
o PMI-PMP or PMI-SP (Project Management Professional), PMI-SP (Project Management Scheduling Professional)
Senior Project Manager:
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or related field
OR
· An equivalent combination of education, experience, training, and/or certifications
Experience:
· 5 or more years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing technology projects
· Proven ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches
Preferred:
o Experience managing highly-complex technology projects including but not limited to: enterprise-level technology implementations
o managing purchased solutions that include management of a vendor and/or contract resources
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
o PMI-PMP or PMI-SP (Project Management Professional), PMI-SP (Project Management Scheduling Professional)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
May act in the role of a Scrum Master. Participates in but is not directly responsible for contracting in projects.
Temporary employees are eligible to apply for internal job postings. Internal, regular employees who are successful candidates will be placed as regular employees in a Temporary Duty Assignment job classification. In order for your current position to be held for your return, qualified employees must have supervisory approval to participate and have been in their current position for at least six months.
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Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence Essentials, Facilitating Change, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing
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Need Assistance Completing Your Application?
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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