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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior/Lead Digital Project Manager - **Company:** Ameren Services Company - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,100.0 - $204,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** July 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17474473?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17474473%2FSenior-Lead-Digital-Project-Manager-Missouri-St-Louis ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree required * 5+ years of relevant experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred Qualifications - Lead Digital Project Manager * Bachelor's degree required * 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred * 2+ years of experience at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies preferred In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: * Skilled in lead project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera, etc. * Understanding and use of change management strategies and principles * Understanding of project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns * Ability to determine optimal resources for projects * Demonstrate effective vendor management skills ## Description We are seeking a highly disciplined and delivery-focused Digital Project Manager to lead critical initiatives supporting energy delivery, field operations, grid infrastructure, and generation systems. This role is responsible for managing complex, cross-functional projects that enable safe, reliable, and efficient utility operations through digital and technology solutions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing both Waterfall and Agile delivery models, with a particular emphasis on structured, milestone-driven execution required for infrastructure, regulatory, and operational technology (OT) projects. * Project management using leadership skills of SDLC/Waterfall methodology to direct staff and resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met. * Responsible for planning and managing resources to execute projects or project components from inception through implementation. Key responsibilities include: * Independently defines and manages the scope and schedule of medium to large projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget * Defines roles and responsibilities for the business line, Digital Development, Digital Operations, and each team member (Ameren co-workers and System Integration Team consultants) * Develops requests for proposals, searches and selects appropriate firms and reviews vendor contracts * Actively works with demand planning group to implement demand planning process; has deep understanding of the process for the PMO organization * Manages project budget of medium to large projects, reviews and approves invoices * Develops project cash flows, revises project budgets and forecasts as needed * Manages and ensures quality of medium risk/impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall project management methods * Champions the Project Management Office (PMO) methodology and participates in methodology refresh and enhancement opportunities * Helps with logistics, problem solves and tweaks processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement * Facilitates getting the work done by removing impediments by finding the right resources * Supports determination of which project management methodology to use * Supports Ameren's change control process and is able to implement project changes * Influences teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives; communicates how the project drives value for the business * Manages stakeholder relationships to establish project expectations and priorities * Coordinates and reports on project progress and accomplishments to the project team, stakeholders, and sponsors * Identifies change approach, strategy and plan; prepares and manages all aspects of impact of project change on each stakeholder group; creates change management plan and manages change throughout the life of the project; consults with change leader as needed * Coaches less experienced co-workers and provides feedback to enhance skills and knowledge ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [ WeAreDevelopers LIVE - the weekly developer show with Chris Heilmann and Daniel Cranney](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1365-wearedevelopers-live-the-weekly-developer-show-with-chris-heilmann-and-daniel-cranney) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)