IT Project Manager

Title:

IT Project Manager Duration:

6 months

Location:

Houston, TX Pay Range:

$70/hr to $80/hr Day to day: 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.

Must-haves:

Bachelor's 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), and Visio The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.