Job Specifications
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Industry: Utilities / Energy
Location: Hybrid - Oakland, CA
Contract Duration: 11 months (with potential extension)
About the Role
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead key technology initiatives within Substation Operations. This role will oversee the delivery of high-impact projects including the rollout of Camlin Sapient condition monitoring, enhancements to Asset Performance Management (APM) systems, and emerging efforts around AI, Snowflake, and Augmented Reality (AR).
This is an exciting opportunity to drive digital transformation in the utilities/energy sector, collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen asset monitoring, data integration, and operations technology.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead and support initiatives that enhance asset monitoring, data integration, and digital tools within Substation Operations. This role will oversee the execution of key projects including the implementation of Camlin Sapient, enhancement of APM (Asset Performance Management), and emerging efforts around AI, Snowflake, and Augmented Reality (AR).
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage end-to-end project delivery for:
o Sapient condition monitoring rollout
o Enhancements and upgrades in APM
o Other improvement initiatives in asset and operations technology
* Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Cybersecurity, Field Operations, and Asset Management teams
* Drive planning and execution of future initiatives including:
o AI integration for predictive maintenance
o AR-based field solutions
o Data platform buildout with Snowflake
* Coordinate with IT teams for infrastructure setup, remote connectivity, and issue resolution related to project equipment and software
* Track project milestones, risks, and budgets using tools like Jira, MS Planner, and SharePoint
* Maintain documentation and dashboards for program and executive reporting
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Project Management, or related field
* 5+ years of experience in project management, ideally in utility or asset-intensive industries
* Strong coordination experience with IT teams on infrastructure, remote access, and network setups
* Familiarity with APM platforms, monitoring systems, and asset health analytics preferred
* Experience managing SharePoint sites, Jira, and similar planning tools
* Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
* PMP certification or similar is a plus
About the Company
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
Today, Swoon is one of the fastest-growing talent and consulting firms in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and Mexico with an expanding client roster of Fortune 1000 companies, Best-of Awards, and legions of talent in our network.
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