IT Project/Program Manager-Level 2 - Experienced (6 - 10 Years)

Position Overview The IT Nuclear Projects (ITN) team is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support high-priority IT programs across the nuclear fleet. Embedded within the ITN Projects Team, this Project Manager will provide project governance, financial management, and cross-functional coordination across vendor and internal IT Project Managers, ensuring workstreams are aligned, on schedule, and delivered to organizational standards. Key Responsibilities Project Governance & Tracking Maintain a consolidated view of all assigned IT project workstreams, milestones, and dependencies. Proactively identify and resolve schedule risks across vendor and internal Project Manager teams. Own the IT risk and issues register; escalate critical risks to IT leadership in a timely, structured manner. Reporting & Stakeholder Communication Develop and deliver regular status reports to IT and business leadership. Translate technical project updates into clear, leadership-ready reporting. Standards & Delivery Alignment Ensure all assigned projects adhere to IT delivery standards and governance frameworks. Conduct governance reviews to identify and close delivery gaps. Budget & Financial Management Develop and maintain project budgets targeting ≤5% variance; monitor actuals on a recurring cadence. Deliver accurate forecasting and financial reporting packages for IT leadership. Partner with IT Finance on budget cycle planning. Vendor Oversight Lead Statement of Work (SOW) creation and manage the full Purchase Order (PO) lifecycle through invoice reconciliation. Manage vendor relationships, performance, and contractual compliance. Coordinate Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) reviews for vendor onboarding; partner with Procurement and Legal to ensure compliant spend. Technical Domain Experience Hands-on IT Project Management experience in the following areas is strongly preferred: Network Infrastructure (LAN/WAN, Wireless) Server & Infrastructure End User Device Deployments Cybersecurity & Compliance Communications Technology Required Qualifications 8+ years of IT Project Management experience managing complex, multi-workstream programs. Demonstrated vendor governance and oversight experience. Strong financial acumen, including SOW/PO management, budget forecasting, and variance management (≤5% target). Experience with GRC reviews and procurement in regulated environments. Excellent executive stakeholder communication skills. Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, utilities, or energy preferred). Proficiency with Jira, ServiceNow, and/or Power BI. Preferred Qualifications Nuclear or large-scale utility site project experience. PMP or equivalent certification. Familiarity with IT delivery standards. Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery experience. Key Competencies Leads through influence across vendor and internal teams. High financial discipline with variance accountability. Proactive communicator who brings visibility by default. Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing ambiguity in critical infrastructure environments.