Senior Project Manager

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Manager leads the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives across Technology and Corporate Services. This role is responsible for driving projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring clear scope definition, strong stakeholder alignment, and successful business outcomes. 

The position works closely with business and functional leaders to deliver high-impact initiatives, manage risks, and ensure consistent, high-quality project execution across the organization. The Senior Project Manager also serves as a mentor and internal advisor, elevating project delivery standards and building team capability across the organization. 

What You’ll Do

Program & Project Execution 

• Directly manages high-impact projects and serves as a program leader across multiple related initiatives 
• Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones 
• Delivers projects on time, within business outcome-aligned scope, and within budget  
• Identifies risks and dependencies early and drives mitigation strategies 
• Tracks and manages scope, schedule, and risks using structured tools and processes 
• Manages project budgets, forecasts, and resource plans ensuring alignment with approved budgets, identifying variances, and driving corrective actions 
• Coordinates internal and external resources to support successful delivery and holds team members accountable for deliverables and timelines. 
• Supports the project intake and prioritization process by providing cost and resource estimates, dependencies, delivery considerations, and project ROI estimates 
• Provides clear and accurate project-level reporting to support portfolio decision-making 
• Ensures assigned projects are aligned with defined priorities and available capacity  

Governance & Standards 

• Recommends and drives the evolution of project management standards, tools, templates, and reporting frameworks 
• Defines and enforces governance processes to ensure consistency, transparency, and accountability, including leading the Project Office processes. 
• Escalates risks and issues with clear recommendations and defined trade-offs  

Change Management 

• In partnership with the business, leads change-management strategy and execution for complex initiatives 
• Drives adoption through structured communication, stakeholder engagement, and training coordination 
• Supports leaders in navigating organizational change and aligning teams 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Leads initiatives requiring coordination across business units, functions, and geographies 
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive progress 
• Communicates status, risks, and dependencies clearly and proactively 
• Escalate issues with recommended solutions when needed 
• Demonstrates sound judgment and political acumen to influence outcomes without direct authority 

Operational & Strategic Initiatives 

• Manages execution of integration for acquisitions or major organizational changes across technology and business functions. 
• Leads large-scale initiatives such as multi-office expansions, relocations, or operational transformations 
• Drives continuous improvement in business processes, workflows, and organizational effectiveness 

Team Development & Capability Building 

• Mentors and develops less experienced project managers and team members 
• Builds project management capability through coaching, tools, and best practices 
• Advances process maturity and establishes repeatable, scalable delivery models 

Executive Communication 

• Develops clear, decision-ready updates for executive stakeholders 
• Communicates risks, dependencies, and recommendations with precision and clarity 
• Proven business acumen providing stakeholder insights to enable efficient decision-making 

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. 

What We Expect from You

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, technology, engineering, or a related field 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in project and program management, including enterprise-level initiatives 
• 5+ years of experience delivering complex technology projects including infrastructure and business systems delivery  
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional efforts with executive visibility 
• Strong business acumen, with experience supporting corporate functions such as operations, strategy, finance, or shared services 
• Proven experience in change management and driving organizational adoption 
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and navigate complex organizational dynamics 
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing other project managers or team members 
• Strong problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification 
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or integration efforts 
• Experience leading large-scale operational initiatives (e.g., multi-office builds, relocations) 
• Experience in Corporate Services functions (e.g., legal operations, governance, technology, procurement, or shared services) 
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies and when to use each 

Core Capabilities 

• Ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives with competing priorities and limited resources 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights 
• Effective conflict resolution and stakeholder alignment skills 
• High level of judgment, discretion, and accountability 
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people, both our clients and our employees, for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world’s critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America’s essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients. 

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today! 

Ulteig is a Drug-Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is  $130,400- $176,500
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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