IT Project & Change Manager
Company: S3
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN
OPENING! IT Project & Change Manager Location: Charlotte, NC
(Hybrid schedule; 4 days per week onsite) Duration: 12 Months Role
Type: W2 Contract Engagement Role Summary: The IT Project & Change
Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional IT initiatives
by developing and executing comprehensive project plans,
communication strategies, and structured change management
approaches. Operating within a renewable energy environment, this
role ensures that project execution, change management efforts, and
transition strategies for platforms such as Hartigen PowerOptix,
NetSuite, ETRM, Strategy, and Aveva PI are effectively delivered,
aligned with business goals, and supportive of the company’s
mission to provide sustainable energy solutions. Responsibilities:
Lead end?to?end project management and change management for IT
initiatives and M&A project, including planning, execution,
integration roadmap development, and cross?system consolidation,
while driving all related change management and communication
activities. 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 (operations, trading, finance,
sustainability) to ensure alignment on project objectives and
provide clear, timely, and consistent communication throughout the
project lifecycle. 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, such as
newsletters, intranet updates, executive briefings, project status
reports, and job aids for both technical and non?technical
audiences. Support incident, outage, and transition communications,
ensuring timely updates aligned with cybersecurity, compliance, and
business continuity requirements. 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. Advanced knowledge of
Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. Proficiency in project
management tools and software (MS Project, Jira). Preferred
Qualifications: 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). * Beware of scams. S3 never asks for
money during its onboarding process
Keywords: S3, Charlotte , IT Project & Change Manager, IT / Software / Systems , Charlotte, North Carolina
