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Application Deadline:
11/30/2023 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$90,417.60 - $131,164.80
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power - headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for an IT Project Manager or Senior to join our Information Technology team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We're working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does an IT Project Manager do for us?
Working independently, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing medium to large, high-risk, multi-faceted technology projects and resources, providing mentoring, and coaching to other staff members, contributing directly to the maturity of the IT PPMO, and teaching project management courses for the organization. The Senior IT Project Manager will utilize IT PPMO standards to guide projects from initiation through completion. They will leverage techniques from both predictive and adaptive project approaches to deliver value while remaining on-time and within budget. The technology projects typically managed by the Senior IT Project Manager can range from 6-24 months duration and may have budgets exceeding $1 million. The projects may include, but are not limited to: software upgrades, hardware upgrades, software development, and off-the-shelf solution implementations. This position resides within the Information Technology (IT) PPMO organization.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IT Project Manager
Education:
OR
Experience:
Preferred:
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
Senior IT Project Manager:
Education:
OR
Experience:
Preferred:
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must be able to act in other project-related roles such as Scrum Master, Program Manager, or Business Systems Analyst (BSA). Partners with the contracting agent to ensure the contracts (MSA, SLA, SOW, etc.) align with company and technology requirements for desired project approach, implementation, and ongoing support. May act in the role of a Scrum Master. Participates in but is not directly responsible for contracting in projects.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence Essentials, Facilitating Change, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing
Need Assistance Completing Your Application?
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
Application Deadline:
11/30/2023 at 11:59 pm Mountain Time
# of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Regular
Job End Date:
Exemption Status:
Exempt
Pay Range:
$90,417.60 - $131,164.80
Minimum Age Requirement:
Job Description:
Idaho Power - headquartered in vibrant Boise, Idaho - is looking for an IT Project Manager or Senior to join our Information Technology team. It's an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. We're working toward our goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045, and our work plays a critical role in our customers' lives and in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon. In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state. While this position is based at Idaho Power's downtown Boise location, we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40% remote.
What does an IT Project Manager do for us?
Working independently, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing medium to large, high-risk, multi-faceted technology projects and resources, providing mentoring, and coaching to other staff members, contributing directly to the maturity of the IT PPMO, and teaching project management courses for the organization. The Senior IT Project Manager will utilize IT PPMO standards to guide projects from initiation through completion. They will leverage techniques from both predictive and adaptive project approaches to deliver value while remaining on-time and within budget. The technology projects typically managed by the Senior IT Project Manager can range from 6-24 months duration and may have budgets exceeding $1 million. The projects may include, but are not limited to: software upgrades, hardware upgrades, software development, and off-the-shelf solution implementations. This position resides within the Information Technology (IT) PPMO organization.
In addition to the meaningful work we do, we offer work-life balance, competitive pay and benefits, an employee incentive plan, and both a 401k employer-match and a pension plan, making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Knowledge of:
- Project management principles, preferably from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Predictive and adaptive project management processes and techniques
- Business System Analyst (BSA) best practices including requirements management, business case development, process definition and improvement, and test management
- Portfolio management, software development practices, and IT operations practices
Skills in:
- Communication, leadership, scheduling, task management
- Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Meeting facilitation, quality management, risk management, and organizational change management
- Microsoft products such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Project/Project Server, Power BI, Azure DevOps Server
- Critical thinking, negotiation, and coaching
- Contract management, story mapping, and project recovery
Ability to:
- Interact with and lead a wide range of employees, from technical staff to non-technical staff
- Tailor communications to different audiences
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on the strategic/big picture
- Learn quickly
- Distinguish the most effective process, tools, and techniques to apply to each project with minimal assistance
- Communicate effectively with mid and senior-level leaders
- Seamlessly monitor and manage the details of a project while keeping the strategic purpose and deliverables in focus
- Independently distinguish the most effective process, tools, and techniques to apply to each project
- Mentor, coach, and teach others in project management practices
- Take on projects outside of the technology space, as requested
- Communicate effectively with executive-level audiences
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IT Project Manager
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, training, and/or certifications
Experience:
- 2 years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 1 year managing technology projects
Preferred:
- Experience managing technology projects
- Ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
- PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), and/or Certified Scrum Master
Senior IT Project Manager:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field
OR
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, training, and/or certifications
Experience:
- 5 or more years of experience in a project management role with a minimum of 3 years of experience managing technology projects
- Proven ability to manage projects using adaptive and predictive approaches
Preferred:
- Experience managing highly complex technology projects including but not limited to: enterprise-level technology implementations
- Managing purchased solutions that include management of a vendor and/or contract resources
Licenses & Certifications:
Preferred:
- PMI-PMP (Project Management Professional), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), and/or Certified Scrum Master
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment, fine motor skills including typing on the computer, dialing phones, filing paper, and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must be able to act in other project-related roles such as Scrum Master, Program Manager, or Business Systems Analyst (BSA). Partners with the contracting agent to ensure the contracts (MSA, SLA, SOW, etc.) align with company and technology requirements for desired project approach, implementation, and ongoing support. May act in the role of a Scrum Master. Participates in but is not directly responsible for contracting in projects.
Competencies:
Adaptability, Communication, Emotional Intelligence Essentials, Facilitating Change, Initiating Action, Planning and Organizing
Need Assistance Completing Your Application?
Please contact our Recruiting Office if you have questions, require assistance or accommodation while applying for employment with Idaho Power Company: Phone: 208-388-2965 or Email: jobs@idahopower.com
Idaho Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, and any other status protected by applicable federal and state laws.
Please note: Idaho Power will not provide sponsorship for obtaining an employment visa, such as an H-1B visa.
