IT Project Manager

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country's infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers' changing energy needs.

Our Culture

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you'll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Employees start with three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education. Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It's important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them in the communities in which they live. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee's contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Flexible Working Policy
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

We want to hear from you!

We are on the lookout for a highly skilled and PMP-certified IT Project Manager to lead our IT project teams in delivering innovative technology solutions across multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in IT project management, exemplary leadership abilities, and exceptional communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders across the technology spectrum. If you have a proven track record of leading and managing large-scale IT projects and teams, then this is the role for you!

• Plan, execute, and conclude multiple IT projects concurrently, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Define and clarify project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and communication documents for multiple IT projects.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders promptly and clearly.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel across various IT projects.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path for multiple IT projects.
• Schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools, ensuring optimal resource allocation across projects.
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables for multiple IT projects, providing regular updates to all stakeholders.
• Create and present progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for each IT project.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans for multiple IT projects.
• Foster and develop business relationships critical to the success of the IT projects.

This opportunity is based in Portsmouth, NH.

Do you like to solve problems and consider yourself forward thinking? If you are looking for a place to challenge yourself, then Sprague is your place. Sprague employees are dedicated and driven. We work best as a team, knowing that collaboration leads to innovation and the best customer experience. We are looking for hardworking colleagues to join us and help us stay at the forefront of the energy industry, which is where we've been for the last 150 years.

Qualified candidates for this role will have the following:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in IT project management, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple IT projects simultaneously.
• Expertise in using project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices specific to IT.
• Proven track record of leading and managing large-scale IT projects and teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced IT environment.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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