Primary Job Title: Associate Project ManagerAlternate/Related Job Titles:
- Junior Project Manager
- IT Project Coordinator
- Associate Program Manager
Location: Stockton, CAOnsite Flexibility: Hybrid (1–2 days per week onsite or at other nearby locations)Contract Details:Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 4.5 monthsStart: 08/18/2025End: 12/31/2025Pay Rate: $55.00 - $60.00/hourJob Summary:The Associate Project Manager will support project planning and execution for a major utility organization. This hybrid role requires onsite presence 1–2 days weekly in Stockton or nearby locations and involves leading cross-functional teams, supporting change management, and ensuring timely and budget-conscious project delivery.Key Responsibilities:
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
- Develop detailed work plans, cost/benefit analyses, schedules, and test plans
- Manage change management, communication, and risk mitigation strategies
- Determine staffing needs and define team member responsibilities
- Direct team activities, conduct project meetings, and manage cross-functional collaboration
- Track vendor deliverables and oversee third-party integrations
- Monitor project performance, timelines, and budgets; adjust plans as needed
- Lead the integration of requirements and resolve issues
- Present project status, issues, and decisions clearly to leadership
- Coordinate work across multiple teams and physical locations
- Facilitate meetings and promote productive use of time
- Support clear communication and timely decision-making
Required Experience:
- Independent and self-motivated work style
- Strong change management experience including training and job aid creation
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Proven project coordination or management experience
- Ability to work effectively with senior staff and executives
- Experience presenting project issues and solutions clearly to stakeholders
Nice-to-Have Experience:
- Prior IT project management experience
- PMP certification
- BA/BS in Management, Computer Science, IS Management, or related field
Required Skills:
- Project coordination and management
- Communication and presentation skills
- Time and stakeholder management
Preferred Skills:
- Change management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Risk and budget management
- Microsoft Project or equivalent
- Relationship management
Additional Skills:
- Work plan development
- Vendor coordination
- Issue resolution and mitigation strategies
- Clear documentation and reporting
- Agile or traditional project frameworks
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must currently reside near Stockton, CA
- Hybrid role with in-person requirement 1–2 days/week
- A supplier-issued or personal laptop is required for VDI/Citrix access until a corporate device is issued
- A company-provided cell phone will be available
- Mileage/lodging may be expensed with prior manager approval
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client:A leading utility company providing natural gas and electric services to millions of customers. Committed to safety, innovation, and improving communities through reliable energy solutions.About GTT:GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!25-24427 #gttjobs #LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid