C2C requirements
Role: Sr. Project Manager with Utility or Energy domain
Location : 4 Irving Place, New York City, NY (Onsite)
Position type : Contract
Project Duration : Long Term
Detailed JD :
Primary Responsibilities
Project Management Template Development & Standardization (40%)
Revamp complete suite of PMO templates aligned with SDLC phases
Develop comprehensive “PM Starter Pack ” including templates, guides, best practices, checklists, examples, and starter project plans
Redesign templates: Project Charters, Project Plans, RAID Logs, Decision Logs, RACI matrices, Change Request forms, Scope Management Plans, Resource Management templates, Status Reports, Cost Estimates, Deployment Plans, and Support Models
Build standardized starter project plans with pre-populated tasks, deliverables, milestones, and dependencies for different project types using the SDLC phases
Develop Program and Project Governance Plans establishing best practices for all project sizes
Create tiered governance frameworks based on project budget and complexity (i.e., oversight and organizational framework)
Quality Assurance Support & Project Evaluation (30%)
Participate in QA activities evaluating projects against SDLC compliance requirements
Conduct QA assessments verifying project management documentation completeness and business approvals
Evaluate projects using established rating criteria
Review project management artifacts: Charters, Plans, RAID Logs, RACI matrices, Decision Logs, Scope Plans, Change Control, and Resource Management documents
Provide observations and actionable recommendations to project teams
Identify documentation gaps and process deficiencies
Track QA results and trends across portfolio
Contribute to monthly QA summary reports
Portfolio Liaison Upskilling & QA Capability Building (30%)
Train Portfolio Liaisons on quality project management and effective QA practices
Deliver training on “what good looks like ” for essential PM artifacts
Create job aids: QA checklists, evaluation criteria, “Good vs. Poor ” examples, quick reference guides, and evaluation rubrics
Provide hands-on coaching during QA activities
Facilitate workshops for practicing artifact evaluation
Enable Portfolio Liaisons to perform independent QA reviews
Build capability to provide constructive feedback and project coaching
Support development of PMO processes for portfolio monitoring and governance
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years progressive project and program management experience
Proven IT project governance and SDLC oversight experience
Demonstrated success developing PM standards, templates, and methodologies
Experience conducting QA reviews and process improvements
Experience with large-scale programs (>$20M preferred)
Experience training or mentoring PM professionals
Technical Skills – Must Have
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
Expert knowledge of PM methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
Deep understanding of SDLC phases and governance requirements
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong experience with project planning, RACI matrices, RAID logs, decision logging, change control, scope management, resource planning, and governance frameworks
Exceptional template design and documentation skills
Experience developing training materials and job aids
Technical Skills – Nice to Have
Power BI for dashboard development
SharePoint site development and customization
Microsoft Teams
Data and Analytics capabilities
Azure DevOps (ADO)
PPM Tool (i.e., Oracle, Planview, etc.)
Organizational Change Management (OCM)
Utility or energy industry experience
Instructional design principles
Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
Core Competencies
Exceptional communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
Ability to influence without direct authority
Strategic thinking
Self-motivated and independent
Collaborative with strong stakeholder management
Process-oriented with focus on continuous improvement
Strong facilitation and training delivery skills
Passionate about quality standards
To apply for this job email your details to lokesh@cloudthinktech.com