Program Manager

Company: Volt
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: June 28, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is Immediately Hiring for – Program Manager As a Program Manager – You will: In this role, you will be driving the execution and successful delivery of an IT program for our various electric utility clients. Additionally, you will ensure the successful delivery of projects while adhering Client’s Mission, Vision, and Values. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage an IT program by providing oversight of projects within the program. This includes managing the program budget and ensuring the program meets the schedule and scope targets. Responsible driving the stakeholders through the project lifecycle by managing expectations and timelines to meet project goals. Monitoring risks, issues, dependencies such that they minimize impact across the portfolio Ensuring the IT projects are aligned with business initiatives of communications and meter mass deployment through steady state deployment. Ensuring coordination of schedule and objectives across business and IT project initiatives and on-going operations. Responsible for communication including executive reporting and status updates to IT and business senior management. Provides an escalation point for project issues and problem resolution Monitoring, approving, and ensuring delivery of project deliverables throughout the lifecycle including, but not limited to: Project Execution Plan Project Schedule Monthly Cost Forecast Review Project Status Reports Test Management Plan Deployment Management Plan Operational Readiness Risk/Issue/Action/Decisions/Dependency Log Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, or similar degree with 12 years of relevant work experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience with IT project management methodologies and working with a Project Management Office through a stage gate process Experience in managing program team members and outsourced vendors as part of program execution Excellent decision-making and organizational skills are required Excellent written and verbal communication skills with effective presentation skills Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities Strong leadership and teamwork skills with the ability to develop working relationships with the program team, other IT teams and the business areas. Work independently and follows through on assignments with minimal direction while keeping the team informed Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection and other guidelines where appropriate Preferred Qualifications Domain knowledge in the utility industry is preferable PMP preferred Experience with MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or related platforms. This is a Fulltime, W-2 Contract opportunity. Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Contract : 6 Months Pay Rate : $75-$80 Per hour Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable law Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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