Sr. Enterprise Project Manager (IT)

We’re seeking a Senior Enterprise Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives that support strategic business objectives while helping mature enterprise project management practices across the organization. This individual will oversee multiple complex projects, partner closely with executive leadership, and establish the governance, processes, and reporting needed to drive successful delivery.

This role requires someone who is equally comfortable leading enterprise initiatives, influencing senior stakeholders, building business cases, managing competing priorities, and improving PMO standards. Beyond delivering projects, this person will help strengthen portfolio management, mentor project managers, and promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational change.

What You’ll Do Manage enterprise-level projects from planning through implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Develop project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, communication strategies, and governance documentation. Drive executive-level status reporting, providing visibility into timelines, risks, issues, dependencies, financials, and overall portfolio health. Facilitate steering committee meetings, phase-gate reviews, and project governance activities. Partner with executive sponsors, business leaders, IT, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution. Build business cases and support leadership in evaluating, prioritizing, and approving new initiatives. Monitor project performance using KPIs and delivery metrics while proactively mitigating risks and removing roadblocks. Perform portfolio planning activities, including project prioritization, capacity planning, and resource allocation. Improve project management methodologies, governance frameworks, templates, and delivery standards across the organization. Coach and mentor project managers while promoting project management best practices throughout the business. Support organizational change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and business processes. Conduct project retrospectives and benefits realization reviews to drive continuous improvement. Participate in business continuity efforts and support emergency response activities when necessary.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 10+ years leading complex enterprise IT and business projects or programs. Experience managing enterprise portfolios, governance processes, and project prioritization. Background leading organizational change initiatives and driving cross-functional collaboration. Strong executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience building business cases, developing project metrics, and communicating portfolio health to leadership. Ability to manage multiple enterprise initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of project management methodologies, SDLC, change management, and business analysis. Familiarity with ITIL, enterprise applications, COTS implementations, and emerging technologies is a plus. Utility or other highly regulated industry experience is preferred but not required.

Preferred Certifications PMP certification preferred but not required. Experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. PMI-ACP or other Agile certification is a plus.

7.5% Bonus + Company Funded Pension + Tuition Reimbursement + 6% 401k Match

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A bit about us:

Our client is a large, well-established organization that provides essential services to hundreds of thousands of customers across a multi-county region. With a strong focus on long-term growth, operational excellence, and technology modernization, the organization is investing heavily in strengthening its enterprise project management capabilities. This is an opportunity to join an organization where executive leadership is committed to maturing project governance, improving delivery standards, and building a more strategic PMO function.

Why join us?

Company funded Pension Plan Company-wide annual incentive plan Medical, vision and dental insurance 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match On-site wellness/medical facility Group company paid life insurance at 2x base salary Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance On-site gym Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Flexible Spending Account with an employer contribution Paid time off - starting at 19.5 days per year Paid holidays Wellness program with financial rewards Tuition reimbursement Critical Illness and Accident Insurance On-site fitness center