Wholesale Energy Trading - Senior Project Manager

The future of energy is digitized, decarbonized and localized. At SmartestEnergy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. As well as our three offices in the US, we have three offices in the UK and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2026 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Overview

As the Senior Wholesale Energy Trading Project Manager, you will lead and oversee complex IT projects within the energy sector. Your role will involve strategic planning, execution, and delivery of projects that support the company's energy initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

Project Planning and Execution : Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

Stakeholder Management : Engage with stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Risk Management : Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.

Budget Management : Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources.

Quality Assurance : Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership : Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals.

Documentation and Reporting : Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular status updates to senior management

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have the following skills/experience:

Education : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience : 7+ years of experience in IT project management

Industry Knowledge : In depth knowledge of the Retail and Wholesale Power Energy sector, including renewables within ERCOT, PJM, NYISO and ISONE markets.

Skills :

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA).

• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure and software development processes.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Certifications : Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is highly desirable.

Technical Skills : Experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history). EOE.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As such, if a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to the HR & People Team via email [email protected] so we can discuss with you further.