Job Description
Title: IT Project Manager (Contract) Location: The Woodlands, TX (On Site, 5 Days/Week) Duration : Contract through end of year (extension possible) Pay Rate: $55-65/hour Target Start : April Reporting To: IT Leadership / PMO Position Overview A Oil and Gas client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a portfolio of enterprise technology initiatives. This is a hands on role focused on improving delivery, strengthening project execution, and bringing structure and accountability to in flight and upcoming IT projects. The IT Project Manager will work closely with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, and third party partners to ensure technology initiatives are planned, communicated, and delivered effectively. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple concurrent IT projects across applications and infrastructure Own the end to end project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and delivery Lead enterprise application implementations and system enhancements Support infrastructure related initiatives, including facilities and operational projects Partner with internal teams such as: PMO Infrastructure & Operations Security Application teams (some systems supported by external vendors) Coordinate closely with vendors and implementation partners Facilitate recurring project status meetings and provide clear reporting using standard templates Ensure consistent communication, escalation, and stakeholder alignment across teams Improve project discipline, visibility, and execution rigor within a waterfall PMO environment Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project Project Environment Enterprise IT environment with distributed teams Multiple long term and business critical initiatives underway Mix of application implementations and infrastructure projects Ongoing need to bring stronger structure and momentum to projects that have experienced delays Required Qualifications Proven experience as an IT Project Manager in enterprise environments Strong background managing Application implementations Infrastructure projects Vendor led initiatives Experience working within a formal PMO and waterfall methodology Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive decisions Comfortable operating in a fast paced, evolving environment Hands on experience with MS Project Work Environment Ability to work on site full time in The Woodlands, TX All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.