Project Manager Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI

Project Manager - Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Contract:

W2 only | 7-month contract

Pay:

$60-$73/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Location:

Portland, OR Overview The AMI Project Manager leads the planning and delivery of Advanced Metering Infrastructure initiatives across utility operations. This role coordinates cross?functional teams spanning IT, metering, field operations, vendors, and customer programs to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage end?to?end delivery of AMI projects and workstreams, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, and dependencies Coordinate across IT, Operations, Meter Services, Customer Operations, Regulatory teams, and external vendors Support program?level planning, sequencing, and milestone tracking across multiple AMI initiatives Manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and deliverables for meters, networks, integrators, and field services Coordinate field deployment, installation schedules, testing, and cutover activities Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, customer, and regulatory risks Support governance reviews, change control, and executive reporting Ensure alignment with utility standards, cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory commitments Develop status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries Translate technical AMI topics into clear business impacts for non?technical stakeholders Support documentation for regulatory filings, audits, and funding or grant reporting Required Skills & Experience 4+ years of project management experience delivering infrastructure, technology, or utility programs Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, vendors, and cross?functional teams Strong communication skills, including executive?level reporting Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast?paced, highly interdependent environment Preferred Qualifications Experience with AMI, smart grid, or utility technology programs Familiarity with meters, RF/mesh/cellular networks, HES, MDMS, and system integrations Experience in regulated utility environments PMP or similar project management certification Vendor?led implementations and field deployment experience Why Apply Lead large?scale, high?impact AMI programs within a complex utility environment while collaborating across technical, operational, and regulatory teams. About CEI CEI delivers technology, digital experience, and staffing solutions that help clients transform their business and achieve measurable results across the full application lifecycle. #ZR #INDGEN