MAREK
IT Project Manager
MAREK, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Description
Job Summary
The PMO Project Manager will be part of the digital transformation team, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering transformation projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality specifications. The Project Manager is responsible for working with both internal and external stakeholders including managed services & other vendors/contractors to complete all required work from implementation, installation, commissioning of equipment & systems until complete handover to the business. They will adhere to the best practices and guidelines of the PMO and ensure work completion in line with the policies and mission of the organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
•Manage day to day project operations alongside the project team and ensure project scope, schedule, cost and quality are constantly monitored to ensure project delivery & success.
•Perform business analysis and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop the project charter and scope.
•Develops detailed project management plan, RACI, execution plan, UAT and communication plans.
•Identify and escalate project issues and resolve conflicts to effectively get the projects on track.
•Presenting project status and updates to C-suite and executive management team.
•Manage project delivery and ensure they meet expectations and the success criteria.
•Identify and manage project risks and plan risk response.
•Potential support in hiring contractors/consultants as needed.
•Conduct project meetings, facilitate design sessions, and establish action items.
•Cost management and review of invoices to ensure project is being invoiced based on tracked tasks.
•Responsible for stakeholder sign offs on various stage gates.
•Closely work with other function to understand and document related business process.
•Adhere to PMO best practices and standards.
•Provide timely status updates to stakeholders and steering committees.
•Identify, document and conduct the change request process by adhering to the change control process with the support of the project team.
•Recording, tracking and managing the project issue resolution to ensure timely production deployments.
•Responsible for all project documentation control and formal communication.
•Responsible for adhering PMO practices, knowledge transfer sessions, project closure documentation and storage/archival of the project.
•Ensures adherence to MAREK Safety guidelines, directives and standards.
Job Requirements
Education
•Bachelors of Science or Masters of Science in Engineering (Computer, Data Science, Electrical or Information Technology)
•PMP Certification an advantage
Experience
•5 years of proven Project Management experience directly involved in medium and large technology implementation and/or system upgrade projects.
•3 years of experience in new implementation or continuous improvement of business systems such as ERP, HCM, SaaS and mobile applications
•5 years of experience in scope management, requirements analysis and technical documentation.
•Must have experience with SDLC in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
•Experience in JD Edwards ERP, Power Platform and Data Analytics is desirable.
•Experience in Supply Chain, HR, and accounting systems implementation a plus.
Skills
•Cultural sensitivity and collaborative mindset.
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•Identifying the right stakeholders through interviews, polling and other stakeholder management tools.
•Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects or work streams simultaneously.
•Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrated experience in conflict management.
•Strong ability to prioritize, motivate both self and project team.
•Fluent in English, Spanish speaking a plus.
Working Conditions
•Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
•Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
•Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
•Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
Physical Requirements
•Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
•Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
•Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
•Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing, and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
•Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Job Summary
The PMO Project Manager will be part of the digital transformation team, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering transformation projects on time, on budget, and to the required quality specifications. The Project Manager is responsible for working with both internal and external stakeholders including managed services & other vendors/contractors to complete all required work from implementation, installation, commissioning of equipment & systems until complete handover to the business. They will adhere to the best practices and guidelines of the PMO and ensure work completion in line with the policies and mission of the organization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
•Manage day to day project operations alongside the project team and ensure project scope, schedule, cost and quality are constantly monitored to ensure project delivery & success.
•Perform business analysis and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop the project charter and scope.
•Develops detailed project management plan, RACI, execution plan, UAT and communication plans.
•Identify and escalate project issues and resolve conflicts to effectively get the projects on track.
•Presenting project status and updates to C-suite and executive management team.
•Manage project delivery and ensure they meet expectations and the success criteria.
•Identify and manage project risks and plan risk response.
•Potential support in hiring contractors/consultants as needed.
•Conduct project meetings, facilitate design sessions, and establish action items.
•Cost management and review of invoices to ensure project is being invoiced based on tracked tasks.
•Responsible for stakeholder sign offs on various stage gates.
•Closely work with other function to understand and document related business process.
•Adhere to PMO best practices and standards.
•Provide timely status updates to stakeholders and steering committees.
•Identify, document and conduct the change request process by adhering to the change control process with the support of the project team.
•Recording, tracking and managing the project issue resolution to ensure timely production deployments.
•Responsible for all project documentation control and formal communication.
•Responsible for adhering PMO practices, knowledge transfer sessions, project closure documentation and storage/archival of the project.
•Ensures adherence to MAREK Safety guidelines, directives and standards.
Job Requirements
Education
•Bachelors of Science or Masters of Science in Engineering (Computer, Data Science, Electrical or Information Technology)
•PMP Certification an advantage
Experience
•5 years of proven Project Management experience directly involved in medium and large technology implementation and/or system upgrade projects.
•3 years of experience in new implementation or continuous improvement of business systems such as ERP, HCM, SaaS and mobile applications
•5 years of experience in scope management, requirements analysis and technical documentation.
•Must have experience with SDLC in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
•Experience in JD Edwards ERP, Power Platform and Data Analytics is desirable.
•Experience in Supply Chain, HR, and accounting systems implementation a plus.
Skills
•Cultural sensitivity and collaborative mindset.
•Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
•Identifying the right stakeholders through interviews, polling and other stakeholder management tools.
•Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to work on multiple projects or work streams simultaneously.
•Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
•Demonstrated experience in conflict management.
•Strong ability to prioritize, motivate both self and project team.
•Fluent in English, Spanish speaking a plus.
Working Conditions
•Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
•Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
•Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
•Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.
Physical Requirements
•Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
•Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
•Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
•Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing, and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
•Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner, and calculator.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.
*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*