About the Senior Project Manager Role

Robert Half is proud to partner with a leading organization in Birmingham, Alabama, to recruit a dynamic Senior Project Manager for a critical business transformation initiative. This onsite position (4 days/week required at the client's headquarters) demands a local candidate with proven expertise in business readiness, process integration, and cross-functional leadership. You will spearhead efforts across Revenue Accounting, Customer Service, and Power Delivery functions, ensuring seamless program cutover through meticulous planning, stakeholder collaboration, and operational playbook development. If you're a results-driven professional passionate about driving organizational change in the energy or utilities sector, this role offers the perfect platform to showcase your project management prowess in Birmingham, AL.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for seasoned project managers seeking impactful work with high visibility to executive leadership. With a focus on future-state process design and change management, you'll play a pivotal role in modernizing operations and supporting a smooth transition to new systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Planning

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and tracking mechanisms for all business readiness deliverables.
• Orchestrate cross-functional alignment to meet program milestones and strategic goals.
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies while crafting mitigation plans and escalating to leadership as needed.

Business Readiness & Process Development

• Lead the creation of detailed operational playbooks and process documentation tailored to Revenue Accounting, Customer Service, and Power Delivery.
• Facilitate interactive workshops to map future-state processes, define RACI matrices, and clarify team roles.
• Conduct thorough readiness assessments, track action items, and ensure teams are primed for system transitions.

Cross-Organizational Facilitation & Communication

• Schedule and moderate recurring stakeholder meetings to foster collaboration and swift decision-making.
• Act as the central liaison bridging business units and program teams for unified messaging.
• Champion change management initiatives, including employee communications and training preparation.

Tracking, Reporting & Cutover Support

• Manage weekly and monthly trackers for communications, training materials, and cutover prerequisites.
• Design executive-level dashboards and status reports illuminating progress, risks, and key milestones.
• Oversee program cutover coordination, from process/data validation to post-go-live issue resolution and stabilization.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Senior Project Manager, you bring 5+ years of hands-on experience in project management, ideally within business readiness or ERP implementations. Local residency in the Birmingham, AL area is non-negotiable due to the onsite requirement. Key qualifications include:

• Demonstrated success leading process integration across finance, customer service, or operations functions.
• Expertise in tools like MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet for planning and reporting.
• Strong facilitation skills with a track record of driving workshops and stakeholder alignment.
• Analytical mindset for risk management and dependency mapping.
• Exceptional communication abilities, from C-suite presentations to team huddles.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci).
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification highly preferred.

Candidates must thrive in fast-paced, matrixed environments and possess unwavering attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

Join Robert Half and this premier Birmingham client to advance your career in project management while contributing to transformative initiatives in the power delivery sector. Enjoy a competitive salary ($75K-$95K), robust benefits package, and the stability of a long-term onsite role. Benefit from professional growth opportunities, collaborative culture, and direct impact on operational excellence. Birmingham's vibrant community, coupled with this high-profile position, positions you for success. Apply today through Robert Half to secure your place in this essential role—local candidates only!