IT Project Manager (Immediate Opening)

Description

IT Project Manager

Position overview :

The IT Project Manager leads projects for our Information Systems and IT Systems teams of engineers, system administrators and software developers. They will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery—ensuring we achieve the quality, schedule, and cost commitment of projects.

This position will manage a portfolio of technical projects with varied degrees of complexity and scope to achieve strategic business goals and operational objectives. They will serve as the primary interface to customers for projects. They will use established project management disciplines and processes for managing scope, resources, schedule, risks, issues, and change management. They will drive creative alternatives to project challenges, partner with others to drive standardization across the portfolio of projects and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.

This is a full-time remote position based in Texas with preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, or who are willing to relocate. This role may require up to 15% travel.

This position will report to the Director of the Project Management Office.

Location :

This is a full-time remote position based in Texaswith preference given to candidates who live in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin (Midland / Odessa), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, and Tarrant County (Fort Worth), or who are willing to relocate.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

Essential Duties :

• Manage a portfolio of technical systems projects and effectively monitor and manage risks, issues, and changes in partnership and alignment with customer expectations, IDEA staff, and established standards.
• Lead, plan, direct, and coordinate activities for complex work efforts to accomplish goals and objectives within the prescribed timeframe and budget.
• Manage and execute multiple technical project deliverables to control scope.
• Create and manage project plans related to schedule, budget, scope, and resources.
• Establish overall project governance, communication with impacted stakeholders and project communication and change management plans.
• Understand each project's critical path activities and proactively manage those to project's benefit.
• Ensure sound technical engineering is incorporated in project plans by working with system administrators and engineers.
• Assist with implementation of Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks and best practices across projects.

What You Bring – Competencies

Knowledge and Skills :

Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Business Management or Project Management is preferred.

Project Management Professional Certification from an accredited institution such as Project Management Institute (PMI) or CAPM (PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner preferred)

3 years of IT Project Management experience leading multiple, large-scale, cross-functional technical projects in a complex environment

High familiarity with Microsoft 365, database systems, etc.

Experience in project management oversight of the project management life-cycle, helping companies through all phases of an implementation.

What We Offer :

Compensation & Benefits :

Salaries for people entering this role typically fall between $74,700 and $87,100, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. This role is also eligible for performance pay based on organizational performance and goal attainment.

Additionally, we offer medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. You can find more information about our benefits at

Application process :

Submit your application online through Jobvite. Please note that applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Learn more about IDEA

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Salary : $74,700 - $87,100