Job Description
Senior Program Manager, Utility Business Transformation (Atlantic City, NJ)
Location: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, hybrid, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Pay/Compensation: $145.00 to $160.00 per hour
About the Role
A well-established regulated utility organization is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale business transformation and process improvement initiative. The program centers on implementing Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Service (CCS), Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Cloud Service (WACS), and related utility business systems across customer service, billing, work management, field operations, finance and regulatory processes. This 12-month contract suits a seasoned transformation leader.
Assignment Details
- Contract assignment, 12 months with possible extension
- Work setting: hybrid
- Openings: 1
- Anticipated start: late December 2026
Core Responsibilities
- Lead a large-scale enterprise transformation program involving Oracle CCS, WACS and associated utility operational systems
- Establish program governance, steering committees, executive reporting, and risk and issue management
- Build and manage integrated program plans, budgets, resources, dependencies and milestones
- Lead end-to-end business process redesign to improve efficiency, customer experience, billing accuracy and regulatory compliance
- Work with the IT PMO to oversee implementation and integration of Oracle CCS/CC&B, WACS and related enterprise applications, including requirements, design, testing, data conversion, training, cutover and deployment
- Manage system integrators, software vendors and consulting partners to contract and project objectives
- Present status, risks, financial performance and decisions to executive steering committees
- Track benefits realization and KPIs, and drive change management and organizational readiness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management or a related discipline
- 10 or more years of progressive experience leading large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives
- 5 or more years of program management experience delivering complex ERP, CIS, CRM, billing or enterprise system implementations
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar programs with multiple workstreams and cross-functional teams
- Experience leading process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management or similar methods
- Experience managing third-party vendors, system integrators and consulting organizations
- Available for hybrid work in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree (MBA, MIS or similar)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Prosci Change Management certification
- Understanding of billing and collections, meter-to-cash, and work and asset management
- Understanding of regulatory compliance, field service operations and emergency response
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule on a multi-year program
- Regular exposure to executive steering committees
- Cross-functional teams across customer service, operations, finance, regulatory, field services and technology
Who Thrives Here
- Transformational leaders who bridge operations and technology
- Clear communicators who align executives and technical teams
- Accountable drivers who manage risk and budget
Benefits & Pay
- Pay: $145.00 to $160.00 per hour
- 12-month contract on a multi-year program
- Contract employment through The Employee Connect
- Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
- Fast, simple application and interview process
- Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
- How many years have you led large-scale transformation programs?
- Have you delivered Oracle CCS, CC&B or WACS implementations?
- Are you available for hybrid work in Atlantic City, New Jersey?
How to Apply
Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.
