Associate IT Project Manager (TVA - Chattanooga)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for an Associate IT Project Manager for a 12+ month contract assignment supporting TVA’s downtown Chattanooga office.  
 

• Target start date:  10/26/26
• W2 Hourly Pay Rate:  $50.00/hour (time and a half for overtime)
• Duration:  12+ months
• Project Site location:  Chattanooga Corporate Office

Position Summary:
This role will set direction and prioritize resources to meet TVA’s objectives and is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, monitoring and controlling, quality, implementation, execution, and completion, within cost and schedule, of assigned projects. Successful project outcomes are achieved through collaboration, negotiation, and influencing of assigned project teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from initial planning phase to closure, including post-project analysis. 
• Ensure projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy and policies, and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. 
• Communicate in a tactful and sensitive manner while interfacing with internal customers regarding issues that may be sensitive in nature.
• Fully develop project management plans, including, but not limited to, scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality, performance measurements, etc.
• Ensure projects are managed using required project management software tools.
• Identify project risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize risk exposure. 
• Plan and develop project schedules, including milestones. 
• Employ sound cost estimating practices to prepare budget proposals. 
• Coordinate with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources. 
• Ensure qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel are assigned to the project. 
• Secure resources required to achieve project goals.
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Assess project issues, identify, and implement solutions to meet project goals. 
• Solve technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans. 
• If necessary, recommend and seek approval for budget changes. 
• Effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users, and stakeholders. 
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management.
• Coordinate, monitor, and control work performed by internal and external resources.
• Ensure project-related documents are complete, current, stored, and archived appropriately.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business management, technical field, or equivalent education, training, and/or related work experience.
• 3+ years of utility industry experience is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification is desired.
• Must possess a combination of communication, technical, leadership, strategic, and business management expertise, as well as the ability to learn and keep pace with technology.

JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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