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ABBTECH Professional Resources, Inc. ESRA Project Manager in Seattle, Washington
Location: Seattle, WA - Remote
We are seeking a Project Manager who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in running large information technology projects in various customer businesses areas at an Investor-Owned Utility client headquartered in Seattle, WA.
The Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of our Electric Service Application Platform (ESAP) - a modern customer-facing intake and workflow system (e.g., Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity) supporting electric service requests and distributed energy resource (DER) interconnections.
We're looking for a strong, hands-on PM who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments — someone who can break down a large implementation into manageable phases, hold vendors accountable, and keep diverse internal teams aligned.
Responsibilities:
Own the full project lifecycle: charter, plan, execution, cutover, and closeout
Decompose the implementation into discrete use cases and workstreams (e.g., new service requests, DER interconnection intake, workflow automation, system integrations) and manage each to completion
Drive scope, schedule, budget, and resource plans — keeping them current and honest
Lead cutover planning, data migration, and operational transition to steady state
Lead or support the RFP/procurement process to select a platform (e.g., Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity) and system integrator
Define and finalize contracts and statements of work
Hold vendors accountable to deliverables, timelines, and quality standards
Escalate and resolve vendor issues quickly
Serve as SCL's primary project representative across customer operations, IT, OT, cybersecurity, and executive leadership
Build and execute a stakeholder engagement and communications plan
Surface risks and issues proactively — bring options, not just problems
Oversee requirements development, design reviews, and configuration decisions in partnership with business owners and the SI
Manage a rigorous testing program: unit, integration (SIT), and user acceptance (UAT)
Ensure documentation, SOPs, and training are complete before go-live
Enforce security and compliance standards consistent with SCL practices
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related degree with 5 – 7 years of experience as a Project Manager. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
7+ years of PM experience delivering complex, customer-facing technology implementations
Experience in the utility, energy, or infrastructure sector — understand how utilities operate, who the stakeholders are, and what "operational readiness" means in that context
PMP or equivalent credential (or demonstrated equivalent experience)
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-vendor environments and hold system integrators accountable
Experience managing implementations with significant system integration requirements (WAM, GIS, CRM, customer billing, or similar enterprise platforms)
Strong stakeholder management skills — comfortable navigating technical, operational, and executive audiences
Ability to break down large implementations into phased workstreams and manage each independently
Strongly Preferred
Direct experience with electric service request, permitting, or interconnection workflows
Familiarity with platforms such as Accela, PowerClerk, GridUnity, or similar intake/workflow tools
Experience with customer-facing utility applications (self-service portals, service request systems, or similar)
Position Details:
- Pay Rate / Range:_$57-$62_
The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
- Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
Weekly Direct Deposit
Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
401(k) with match
Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
BB&T @ Work Program
This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents)
ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans