It Project & Change Manager (Renewable Energy)

TL;DR

It Project & Change Manager (Renewable Energy): Leading cross-functional IT initiatives and M&A projects by developing and executing comprehensive project plans, communication strategies, and structured change management approaches with an accent on project execution, change management efforts, and transition strategies for platforms. Focus on ensuring alignment with business goals and supporting the company’s mission to provide sustainable energy solutions.

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid schedule; 4 days per week onsite)

Company

hirify.global (S3) is a company that provides staffing solutions.

What you will do

• Lead end‑to‑end project management and change management for IT initiatives and M&A projects.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, scope, resources, and quality standards.
• Partner with IT project teams, integration teams, and business units to ensure alignment on project objectives and provide clear, timely, and consistent communication.
• Lead change management and communication to support the IT department, including developing communication plans, preparing stakeholders for changes, coordinating training, and ensuring clear, consistent messaging.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and engagement, identifying key stakeholder groups, assessing their needs and concerns, and ensuring appropriate involvement in decision-making, communications, and readiness activities.
• Produce user‑centric communication materials for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project and/or Change Manager, specifically in operational systems, M&A, with a focus on generation operational systems.
• Capable of managing time effectively while working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and being able to work effectively in ambiguous or changing situations.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Ability to identify problems and deal with situations and issues proactively.
• Demonstrate a critical and creative mindset with all new requests received from stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and affectively with executives, managers, and subject matter experts.

Nice to have

• Experience or knowledge of generation operational systems, to include Netsuite, Aveva PI, GE EMS, MAXIMO, EZ MAX, MV 90, VT SCADA, Tagspro, and HSSE systems.
• Knowledge or familiarity of ISO/RTO operations and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of renewable generation principles, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, or lesser degree and 6+ years of experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP).