Job Description:
Job Purpose
We are looking for experienced Project Manager to join an existing PMO team working onsite in Houston. This is a Project Management position which undertakes end-to-end projects of any size and reports to PMO Director, permanent employment opportunity based in the Houston, TX. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects to successful completion, ensuring that projects deliver on time, on budget, and in accordance with standards and guidelines over the entire project, managing key stakeholders and delivering value based on changing expectations.
Roles & Responsibilities
OPERATIONS
The Project Manager in this position manages, monitors and forecasts project execution across all PMI knowledge areas (Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Recourse, Risk, Procurement, Stakeholder Management).
• Works with the stakeholder to define and document Project Charter and Project Business Requirements
• Develops overall project plan and key milestones in line with the Project Charter
• Establishes effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution
• Tracks project performance providing status reports in a timely manner
• Manages stakeholder satisfaction within the project transition period
• Identifies and mitigates risks proactively
• Understands and manages project interdependencies
• Takes corrective actions as required to deliver complete scope, at desired quality, on time and within budget
• Ensures stakeholders management through effective communication
• Contributes to projects life-cycle improvement conducting post-project evaluation
• Performs other project duties as determined by the PMO (Project Management Office)
Experience & Education
REQUIRED
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT Project Management Experience leading medium to large custom and/or complex software development and/or implementation projects
• ERP Technical and Functional Knowledge, Understanding ERP implementation (Cloud Implementations in a Hybrid Cloud /On Prem Environment) is an advantage
• Expert knowledge of Project Management principles, methodology and tools.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, related experience and demonstrated skills are required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
REQUIRED
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word and Power Point
• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion
• Experience managing local, remote, and off-shore Project Team Members
• Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
Travel Requirement: This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to: 10-25%