Project Manager III (IT Specialized)

TekWissen LLC

Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas natural gas liquids (NGLs) crude oil refined products and petrochemicals.

Position: IT Project Manager
Duration: 07 months
Location: Houston TX 77002
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: On-site
Years of Experience: 6 to 8 years

Project Background:

Client is searching for two senior project managers with a deep knowledge of the foundations of project management paired with the skills to jump into any project and ensure milestones are met and value obtained. This requires quickly determining which groups need to be engaged and align resources. There are several initiatives in the pipeline that require these project managers to be driven to assess the needs of the team (business and IT) to ensure progress is made. The best candidate has extensive experience with being driven and accomplishing multiple parallel projects.

Job Description:

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning executing reporting and overseeing the delivery of software and technology projects while following the established Clients IT project management methodology. The Project Manager will support these job functions:

Project Planning & Execution

Lead technical projects from initiation through implementation including RFP development vendor selection proof of concept requirements gathering design development/configuration testing integration data conversion user acceptance go-live and project close.
Manage projects across diverse technology domains such as enterprise applications infrastructure upgrades data platforms digital transformation initiatives and IT support operations.
Coordinate and oversee the utilization of shared resources across multiple projects ensuring effective allocation and prioritization requirements are met. Develop and maintain detailed project plans secure and organize resources coordinate project activities monitor budgets assess dependencies and manage project issues.
Monitor project progress and adjust resources and priorities accordingly.
Assess project dependencies risks budget constraints and resource conflicts to ensure successful implementation including contingency planning.
Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools.

IT Leadership & Technical Alignment with the Business

Ensure all team members are aligned on the business requirements design documents and any other technical requirements. This can include current and future process documentation.
Maintain a strong understanding of both business and technical issues to manage resources and deliverables effectively.
Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Build and lead high-performing teams by leveraging individual strengths technology and organizational processes.
Coordinate with stakeholders across IT operations vendors and compliance to ensure seamless execution.
Foster strong working relationships across all levels of the organization exercising flexibility professionalism and diplomacy.
Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment across departments and leadership levels.

Analysis & Communication

Provide regular status updates risk assessments and mitigation strategies to leadership.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and proactive identification of improvement opportunities.
Analyze and report project status synthesizing complex information for decision-making.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff management and executives.

Adaptability & Decision-Making

Manage shifting priorities in fast-paced dynamic environments.
Make well-informed decisions under pressure balancing strategic goals with operational realities.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science MIS CIS or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Minimum of 6-8 years of experience managing multiple complex projects.
Demonstrated success in building and leading project teams using both internal and external resources.
Strong leadership interpersonal communication negotiation influencing organizational and facilitation skills.
Proficient in both Waterfall and Agile development methodologies.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Project Azure DevOps (TFS) Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.

Top Daily Priorities:

Coordinating multiple IT groups (with shared resources) and vendors to ensure decisions are being reached and issues resolved.
Creating and managing the schedule project lists (action items issues key decisions etc.).
Complete first-level budget review if required.
Supporting the client Models Leadership Focus: Action Education Communication Collaboration Change Curiosity Humility and Value.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas natural gas liqui...