Senior IT Project Manager – Power Asset Dispatch

Company Description

With over 7,000 experts in 20 countries, Talan is a global consulting and technology group dedicated to accelerating our clients’ transformation through technology, data, and innovation. We’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work and are on track to reach €1 billion in revenue by 2025. At Talan, our philosophy is simple yet powerful: Positive Innovation—leveraging technology to benefit people and society.

Job Description

Location: Houston, Texas (Hybrid – at least 3 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical IT projects within the Gas & Power Trading domain, with a primary focus on the Asset Dispatch Management Solution (DGM Project). This role involves managing complex, business-oriented IT initiatives that support the transition to power trading and physical asset operations. The position reports to the Manager, Gas & Power Trading IT and collaborates closely with global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the DGM Asset Dispatch project, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Plan and manage projects from initiation to completion using phased methodologies or manage a portfolio of smaller projects.
• Report on project scope, schedule, and budget; maintain risk, issue, and decision logs.
• Coordinate across IT, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors; ensure supplier contracts are executed properly.
• Assess risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) across the project portfolio.
• Apply company standards for project methodologies, IT governance, and compliance (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Promote a project-driven culture and coach team members on project management best practices.
• Support administrative tasks related to vendor applications and contribute to PMO reporting (KPIs, tickets, etc.).

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ experience years in project management, with proven success in large, complex IT projects.
• Energy sector experience mandatory; direct experience with dispatch systems or telemetry solutions highly preferred.
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with asset connection, scheduling, integration milestones; knowledge of physical power generation operations.
• Experience with DGM or similar platforms (e.g., GE Dispatch, Skanska Dispatch).
• Soft Skills: Proactive, independent, strong ownership mindset; able to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.
• Certifications: PMP, Agile, or equivalent preferred.
• Language: Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees’ well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.