Position: Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program Manager
Location: Hybrid, Portland, OR
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Range: $70-$73/HR Our client, a respected leader in the utilities and energy sector, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) Program Manager. This critical role involves overseeing complex, large-scale strategic projects and programs, with a focus on driving efficiency and innovation across their asset management and operations. Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage high-profile, complex projects/programs, ensuring the successful delivery of results within scope, budget, and timelines.
Manage cross-functional teams including internal and external resources, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including budget forecasts, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, utilizing established project management methodologies and tools.
Proactively identify, manage, and resolve inter-project dependencies, working collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders.
Conduct cost analyses and track project expenses to ensure budget adherence.
Establish and maintain an operating model for the program, working closely with key stakeholders and steering committees to ensure project alignment and success.
Coordinate resource planning and negotiate resource availability with various managers to ensure project needs are met.
Manage vendor relationships to ensure schedules, costs, and deliverables align with the overall project goals.
Maintain a comprehensive project risk log, resolving issues as they arise and escalating as necessary.
Adhere to change management processes and control project changes in accordance with established policies.
Ensure thorough and accurate project documentation is maintained throughout the lifecycle of the project.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to lead large teams and complex projects.
Extensive experience in project/program management, especially in the context of asset management and field operations.
Strong understanding of performance evaluation and change management processes.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities, with experience interacting across all organizational levels.
Proficiency in project management software, particularly Planview.
A strong preference for candidates with hands-on experience in leading Field Operations, GIS implementations, and asset management initiatives.
Familiarity with relevant EAM technologies such as Clevest, IQGEO, ESRI, SAP, Azure, and M365.
A strong analytical mindset, with the ability to critically assess and solve complex problems.
Ability to facilitate meetings and manage difficult discussions with tact and diplomacy.
Master's degree in business, technology, or a related field is preferred.
PMI or equivalent certification is a plus.
A minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in project management, particularly in large-scale, mission-critical programs.
Additional Preferences:
Knowledge of business process improvement techniques and change management methodologies is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success in managing high-impact, high-visibility projects in an operational or asset management context.
If you have the leadership, experience, and technical expertise to manage large-scale programs and make a lasting impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of asset management processes, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. #LI-AB1
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