Job Description

Akkodis is seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract position with a client located in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, we are looking for someone with familiarity in regulatory compliance within utilities or municipal IT environments, along with strong experience in large-scale CIS implementations or enterprise system replacements.

Rate Range: $75-$80/hr on W2 without benefits, The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors

Title: IT Project Manager

Job Types: 12+ Months Contract

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid 2 days onsite)

Position Overview / Statement of Work

The IT Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of a modern CIS solution by managing technical requirements, integrations, and system transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the IT portion of the CIS replacement project, ensuring alignment with business and operational goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Operations Project Manager, vendor project management team, and key stakeholders to facilitate project needs and system implementation.
• Coordinate system integrations, data migration, security, and infrastructure requirements for the new CIS platform.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring a smooth transition from the existing system to the new solution.
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables while maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership and stakeholders on project progress, challenges, and milestones.

System Integration & Implementation:

• Oversee data migration, system integrations, security, and infrastructure to ensure a smooth transition to the new CIS platform.
• Coordinate efforts between development teams, database administrators, and third-party vendors to ensure compatibility with existing and future IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements during system implementation.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks associated with the large-scale system replacement.
• Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Proactively troubleshoot issues and work with relevant teams to implement effective resolutions.

Project Management & Leadership:

• 10+ years of IT project management experience in large-scale CIS implementations or enterprise system replacements.
• Strong understanding of billing systems, customer information systems, data migration, integrations, and IT infrastructure.
• Strong ability to lead large-scale CIS system replacement projects from initiation to completion.

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of Customer Information Systems (CIS), particularly utility billing systems and enterprise applications.
• Experience with data migration, system integrations, APIs, and middleware solutions to ensure seamless system transition.
• Familiarity with cloud-based and on-premises IT infrastructure, databases, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile or waterfall methodologies for IT projects.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or ITIL certification is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience with CIS vendors is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in utilities or municipal IT environments.
• Familiarity with water utility billing systems or municipal IT environments is a plus.
• Experience in disaster recovery planning, business continuity, and system rollback strategies
• Experience in organizational change management (OCM) to facilitate process improvements and stakeholder buy-in.

Benefits:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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