Senior IT Project Manager (Hybrid: Houston TX)

$146,245 - $164,965/Yr

The Matlen Silver Group - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior IT Project Manager will oversee large-scale projects and programs, collaborating with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, and various business program resources. This role focuses on executing project management requirements, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring successful implementation across multiple business areas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define program/project charter and clarify roles and responsibilities across projects.
• Establish controls, governance, and standards to monitor delivery and risks.
• Create and execute the strategic roadmap for planned work.
• Apply project management frameworks and methodologies to develop a cohesive program strategy.
• Establish overall schedule and budget for the program, tracking budgets, project plans, risks, and milestones.
• Monitor multiple projects through the program cycle and mentor project teams as needed.
• Manage overall delivery of projects, including requirements gathering, design, build/customization, integration, and testing.
• Assist with requirements and project approval, obtaining sign-off from all business lines and overseeing change management.
• Provide regular communications on project status to executive management and project teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years project management experience managing complex enterprise-level projects.
• Experience managing large-scale programs (3-5 years).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and C-suite stakeholders.
• Project/strategic planning and business background relevant to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with waterfall project management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to create executive-level reporting.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP certification is preferred.
• Utilities experience is a plus.
• Experience in enterprise companies is ideal.
• Startup experience is also a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay scale of $70.31-$79.31/hr on W2.
• Contract duration through 11/2025.