Distribution PMO Project Manager

Distribution PMO Project Manager Location: Denver, Colorado Type: 12 month Contract Compensation: $42.00 - $44.50 per hour Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote Responsibilities • Execute the project initiation process, including tasking, project setup, planning support, and routing for financial approvals. • Create and maintain project folders for vendor assignments, ensuring consistent structure and document naming conventions for approval documentation. • Generate Google Earth KMZ files to support project mapping and field execution needs. • Manage SharePoint permissions, folder access, and document organization to support project teams. • Support reconciliation activities by verifying project data, documentation completeness, and financial alignment. • Assist with work packet preparation and verification in coordination with internal teams. • Onboard new contractors, including coordinating access, training requirements, and initial setup activities. • Troubleshoot basic system and access issues for contractors, including SharePoint, SAP, and related permissions. • Manage vendor training requirements to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. • Initiate project assignments for vendors and confirm required materials and documentation are available. • Process purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), and SES invoicing in SAP, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals. • Order materials and other supplies needed to support project execution. • Maintain accurate records to support audits, compliance requirements, and reporting needs. • Assist with reporting by documenting, updating, and communicating procedural differences or workflow options as needed. • Follow established project management and operational processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall process effectiveness. • Support efforts to streamline workflows, enhance documentation quality, and improve the experience of contractors and internal teams. • Participate in safety-focused activities, including documentation support for audits or incident reviews, as needed. • Build effective working relationships with internal and external teams, vendors, and contractors to support successful project coordination and execution. • Provide responsive communication and follow-through to ensure stakeholders receive accurate and timely information. • Collaborate with cross-functional groups to resolve issues, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment on program and project expectations. Requirements • Minimum of three years of work experience in operations, technology, finance, project coordination, or a comparable function; utility industry experience preferred. • Associates degree in engineering, construction, business, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • One to three years of experience in project coordination, project management support, process improvement, or a related area; formal project management training preferred. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and support cross-functional teams. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly share information with technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Knowledge of project planning and business need justification processes and methodology. • Proficiency in standard software applications, including email, spreadsheets, word processing, databases, financial, work, and asset management systems.