Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Analyst

Title: Project Manager
Location: Downtown Houston, TX (fully onsite)
Duration: long-term contract
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holder, or Authorized to Work in the United States

This position will initially support two efforts:

• Test Automation Project - A senior project manager is needed to manage the project (scope, schedule, budget, vendors, assigned team member in the business and IT) in the implementation of a new system (Opkey) that will enable automated tested for the Oracle system (i.e., HCMS, Finance, EAM, iSupplier, iProcurement, OLM, Inventory). A vendor will be engaged. A large testing initiative will be required.
  
  The process to maintain the test repository should be defined.
• Training of a junior project coordinator
  - An existing team member for a custom development project has transitioned into the role of project coordinator. The area of responsibility is for the junior project coordinator is focused purely on the business, supporting with task management, end user documentation, demonstrations to external parties, UAT preparation with internal and external parties, training for all users, and go-live. The candidate filling this job would need to quickly learn the approach of the PMO and mentor the junior project coordinator in their daily tasks.

Test Automation Project - A senior project manager is needed to manage the project (scope, schedule, budget, vendors, assigned team member in the business and IT) in the implementation of a new system (Opkey) that will enable automated tested for the Oracle system (i.e., HCMS, Finance, EAM, iSupplier, iProcurement, OLM, Inventory). A vendor will be engaged. A large testing initiative will be required.

The process to maintain the test repository should be defined.

Training of a junior project coordinator
- An existing team member for a custom development project has transitioned into the role of project coordinator. The area of responsibility is for the junior project coordinator is focused purely on the business, supporting with task management, end user documentation, demonstrations to external parties, UAT preparation with internal and external parties, training for all users, and go-live. The candidate filling this job would need to quickly learn the approach of the PMO and mentor the junior project coordinator in their daily tasks.

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, reporting, and overseeing the delivery of software and technology projects. The Project Manager will support these job functions:

• 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.
• Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools.

• Ensure all team members are aligned on the business requirements, design documents, and any other technical requirements. This can include current and future process documentation.
• Maintain a strong understanding of both business and technical issues to manage resources and deliverables effectively.
• Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams to ensure solutions meet operational and strategic needs.

• Build and lead high-performing teams by leveraging individual strengths, technology, and organizational processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, operations, vendors, and compliance to ensure seamless execution.
• Foster strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, exercising flexibility, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment across departments and leadership levels.

• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and proactive identification of improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and report project status, synthesizing complex information for decision‑making.
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal…