Vice President, Project Management

Job Details

Level

Management

Job Location

Corporate - Houston, TX

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range

$220,000.00 - $240,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Human Resources

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Waste Resource Management is an environmental services company based in Houston, TX, with rapidly growing operations in TX, CO, FL, and NV.

WRM is known for having a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The safety of employees, communities, and the environment are placed ahead of all other priorities. The company is committed to building a culture that is focused on customer service, continuous improvement, respect, safety, compliance, and honesty.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Project Management, is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and driving the successful execution of all projects within the organization. This position is pivotal in aligning project strategies with business objectives, ensuring timely delivery, optimizing resource allocation, and maintaining high-quality standards across diverse project portfolios. The VP will lead the development of organizational resources to build internal project management capabilities, as well as collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to manage complex, large-scale projects from initiation to completion. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and strong leadership capabilities to enhance project management processes, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop and execute the overall project management strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, processes, and tools.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize and allocate resources across projects.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement in project management practices.
• Provide regular reports on project status, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and vendors.
• Oversee and drive the execution of cross-functional projects that span multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic organizational goals.
• Lead project teams, including representatives from various functional areas.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycles.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and executive communications, providing updates to senior leadership on the status of key projects and initiatives.
• Enhance communication processes between functional teams, ensuring transparency and fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Lead regular project status meetings with key stakeholders, providing updates, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts as needed.
• Champion change management processes in all projects, ensuring smooth implementation and adoption of new systems, processes, and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements across functional areas, collaborating with teams to implement solutions that drive efficiency, effectiveness, and employee satisfaction.
• Measure and report on project outcomes, leveraging data and feedback to improve future project strategies and communication efforts.
• Participate and provide leadership to support all organizational initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

CERTIFICATIONS:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is preferred
• Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, CCMP) or experience leading organizational change initiatives is preferred
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Operations, or a related field (MBA Preferred).
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years of experience in leading projects for cross functional teams of HR, Operations, and Information Technology.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for company meetings, customer visits, and events.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects that span multiple departments and drive organizational change.
• Strong background in strategic communications, including the ability to tailor messages for diverse internal audiences (employees, leadership, IT, operations).
• Expertise in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Solid understanding of HR, IT, and Operations processes, and the ability to drive improvements across these functions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of influencing and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to manage multiple competing priorities effectively.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to inform decision-making and measure project success.
  
  

Work Environment

• Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to work in an office setting with standard office equipment (e.g., phone, computer, etc.).
  
  

Equal Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer; committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

WRM complies with the ADA and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/Employees to perform essential functions.