Project & Program Management IV

Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex IT projects with a focus on network infrastructure, data center technologies, and iterative deployment methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing projects involving microwave networks, common facilities, network infrastructure, compute, storage, and associated tools. With a strong understanding of both waterfall and agile project management frameworks, the successful candidate will effectively drive project execution while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

This position is hybrid, and expected to drive/travel to site visits across the service territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple, complex, cross-functional and technical projects. 

• Lead and manage end-to-end IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Oversee projects related to network infrastructure (microwave, common facilities, and general network upgrades) and data center operations (compute, storage, and associated tools).

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Implement deployment strategies using an iterative approach to ensure smooth transitions and minimize disruptions.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical staff, vendors, and stakeholders, to ensure project success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, updates, and reporting.

• Monitor and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure successful outcomes.

• Drive adoption of best practices in project management methodologies, balancing waterfall and agile approaches based on project needs.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project managers and team members.

• Provide detailed and updated financial forecasting and maintain strong financial controls and reporting

• Use metrics and KPIs to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, and provide regular status updates. 

• Evaluate post project results against metrics; recommend or implement changes to improve delivery practices/processes. 

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex IT projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in network infrastructure (OSP fiber experience,microwave, common facility, and general network solutions) and data center technologies (compute, storage, and tools).

• Strong knowledge of both waterfall and agile project management methodologies.

• Proven ability to lead iterative deployment strategies and manage multiple phases of project delivery.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in utility or energy sector projects.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe).

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law