Information Technology Project Manager

Job Title
: Information Technology Project Manager

Location
: Hybrid

Department
: PDG

Reports To
: CEO

Job Type
: Contract
About Prestige Development Group (PDG)
Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.
Position Summary
PDG is seeking a leased employee Information Technology (IT) Project Manager (PM) to support Utilities IT Project Management Office. PDG follows a rigorous Enterprise Project Management Process to ensure consistent, high quality management of strategic initiatives. To maintain momentum on priority enterprise projects, a leased Project Manager is required to manage 2-5 concurrent enterprise-level projects that are in startup or execution phases. This role requires applying PMP methodologies and SMUD's Enterprise Project Management governance to deliver projects on scope, schedule, and budget, while ensuring alignment with PDG's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities The Leased Project Manager Will

• Manage 2-5 concurrent Utilities enterprise projects across phases including Initiation, Planning, and Execution, ensuring compliance with Utilities Enterprise Project Management Process.
• Lead all PMP-aligned project management processes including initiation (project readiness), detailed planning, resource coordination, risk management, communications, execution monitoring, and project closing activities per Utilities' phase gates and controls.
• Develop and maintain key project artifacts required by PDG such as Business Cases, Stakeholder Lists, Communication Plans, Project Charters, Risk Registers, Project Schedules with defined milestones, Benefit Realization Plans, and Status Reports.
• Facilitate formal phase gate reviews and authorizations (Initiation Planning Execution Closing), ensuring all project deliverables meet PDG's specified inputs, outputs, and approval requirements per each phase in the Enterprise Project Process.
• Work closely with Business Unit Planning Coordinators (BUPC), Business Planning Analysts (BPA), Project Sponsors, Execution Sponsors, and other key stakeholders to confirm funding, resource availability, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, cost, and risks, initiating Change Requests as necessary in accordance with PDG approval thresholds.
• Provide regular and ad hoc status updates using Utilities' systems of record (ServiceNow PPM, SAP BPC, and PowerBI dashboards) to ensure enterprise-wide visibility and facilitate governance.
• Lead project closeout activities, including lessons learned documentation and benefits realization follow-up in coordination with SMUD's Closing and Benefits Realization processes.
• Ensure adherence to PDG ethical standards, delegated approval authorities, and reporting requirements throughout project lifecycles. Deliverables:
• Approved Business Cases and Project Charters per project.
• Comprehensive Project Management Plan artifacts aligned with PMP principles and PDG requirements.
• Detailed Project Schedules with enterprise milestone templates integrated Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plans.
• Monthly (or more frequently as needed) Status Reports and Project Dashboards
• Risk and Issue Logs with mitigation and escalation paths documented.
• Approved Change Requests when threshold criteria are met.
• Project Closeout reports, including Lessons Learned and Benefits Realization documentation

Qualifications
Required

• Minimum five (5) years of experience with IT Project Management
• Must have PMP certification
• Must have experience in demonstrating successful management of multiple concurrent enterprise-level projects, preferably within regulated or utility environments
• Must have experience and proven knowledge of Utilities' Enterprise Project Management Process or ability to quickly assimilate and apply the process
• Must have experience with strong skills in multi-stakeholder communication, schedule and cost control, risk management, and governance adherence
• Must have experience and proficient in project management tools such as ServiceNow, SAP BPC, and PowerBI is a plus

Preferred
:

• Experience with Agile frameworks and/or Agile certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Prestige Development Group (PDG) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
PDG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process.
Background Check Policy
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PDG complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.This template ensures compliance with major federal and state-specific labor laws, incorporates diversity and inclusivity practices, and aligns with standard job description structures. Adjustments may be made based on specific job roles and legal requirements in certain states.