IT Application Project Manager

Title: IT Application Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

POSITION OVERVIEW

Must have managed and lead multiple large-scale projects or programs independently; serving in a leadership role. The IT PM will manage, lead, plan, communicate, and coordinate assigned portfolio of projects with limited guidance. IT Project Manager will be responsible to build and manage project plans, lead and manage project resources, lead and manage project deliverables, manage project budget (Cap and Exp breakdown), manage issues, and manage scope. PM will also manage vendor invoices; create weekly timesheets and all other administrative documentation on an ongoing basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Specific duties will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, project budget (Cap/Exp), and resource needs for one or more projects or large programs simultaneously.
• Organize and secure required resources, coordinate project activities, monitor project budgets, manage and resolve project issues throughout the duration of the project.
• Overall responsible for the delivery of projects/program; scope, timeline, and budget.
• Responsible for organizational change management.
• Manages projects from initiation through closure; requirements, design, build/configure, test, deploy, and implementation.
• Manages and responds to execution issues and information requests within defined areas of responsibility while progressing on project work.
• Prepare regular weekly and monthly status reports on all project activities, budgets, and resources. Communication of all aspects of the project including but not limited to project schedule, scope, deliverables, budget, resources, and quality.
• Manages and escalates issues for resolution and key decisions needed to maintain the project timeline and cost.
• Facilitate the creation and performance of meetings including but not limited to scheduling, documenting of meeting minutes, action items, issues, and risks.
• Coordination of activities such as requirements elicitation, design sessions, build / architecture reviews, RFP creation, RFP reviews, vendor selection, budget design, budget approval, testing, training, migration, and implementation.
• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

KNOWLEDGE

• Mastery of project management methodology, tools and templates.
• Mastery of PMI Project Management Methodology.
• Proficient in use of MS Project (2013 or 2016).
• Knowledge in MS Project Server (2016) as a user is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office products included but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology is a plus.
• Knowledge in standard SDLC and platform deployment methodologies is a plus.
• Experience in LNG and pipeline business functionality and systems are a plus. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS)
• Bachelor s degree required; in MIS or related field is preferred.
• Project/Program Manager with ten (10) plus years of project/program management experience; 15+ total combined years.
• Detail-oriented, creative and able to work independently.
• Must be able to multi-task effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong and effective management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills including writing, editing, and presentation.

Skills required

project management methodology, PMI Project Management Methodology, MS Project, MS Project Server, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Agile methodology, SDLC, platform deployment methodologies, LNG, pipeline business functionality, leadership, multi-tasking, interpersonal skills, prioritization, analytical skills, problem-solving, management, organizational skills, communication, writing, editing, presentation