ServiceNow IT Project Manager

Job ID
130951
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Pay Rate
$40 - $70 an hour
Location
Newark, New Jersey, United States

Talascend seeks qualified ServiceNow IT Project Manager candidates to join its energy/utility client’s team for a contract career opportunity in Newark, NJ.

Due to the nature of this work, you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to be eligible for consideration.  This role allows a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week WFH), so you must live within a commutable distance to the office.

Overview
This hybrid role supports the delivery of large-scale IT projects for electric utility clients, with a focus on ServiceNow HAM/SAM implementations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, project execution, and stakeholder management skills in a utility environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional project teams and manage project scope, schedule, and cost
  • Deliver end-to-end ServiceNow projects, specifically in Hardware and Software Asset Management
  • Oversee teams with internal staff and onshore/offshore vendors
  • Develop project plans, define deliverables, and ensure alignment with organizational standards
  • Create and manage work breakdown structures and project budgets
  • Track milestones, timelines, and project quality
  • Coordinate stakeholder communications, status reports, and governance reviews
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of IT Project Management experience (additional experience may substitute for degree)
  • Proven experience leading ServiceNow HAM/SAM projects
  • IT project management experience within the utility industry
  • Strong skills in managing project financials, schedules, testing, and stakeholder communications
  • Deep knowledge of PMO processes and ability to work independently or on collaborative teams
  • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Smartsheet
  • Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
  • PMP certification preferred

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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