Need Senior IT Project Manager (AI) - Houston, TX

Job: Sr. IT Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX 77002

Term: 3-6 months extendible

Interview Process: 1 round panel interview via Teams

Hybrid | 4 days onsite (M, T, W, TH) / Remote F)

CERTIFICATIONS: PMP & Scrum is PLUS

INDUSTRY: open to industries - if background is IT focused

The main function of an IT Project Manager is to oversee the application of project management methodology during all phases of the project cycle, with responsibilities including project design, scope management, cost control, quality and performance reporting.

Candidates must have an understanding of AI environments and previous experience managing AI projects.

Job Responsibilities:
Develops, tracks and manages project budget, project plans, timelines and scope
Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching and advising
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
Lead teams of developers in the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business needs
Define test plans and ensure that products are defect free before User Acceptance Testing
Facilitate the User Acceptance Testing process, developing rollout plans and procedures
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses
Ensure appropriate systems development and project management processes are being utilized
Make presentations to steering committees or project sponsors
May facilitate the development and management of project budget, projected benefit, and financial impact forecasts, and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and other project expenditures to projections.
Develop communication plan to meet project objectives and ensure stakeholder awareness at all appropriate gates and critical decision points, in addition to regular updates.
Publish periodic project status and progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations.
Leverage cross-functional relationships with the business and strategic partners for successful completion of project objectives.
Manage large-scale projects spanning multiple years with significant O&M and Capital Budgets with complex dependencies and competing objectives.
Leverage best practices and innovative skills and techniques in the field of project management for advanced-level project management and execution.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. MBA or other related advanced degree preferred.
PMP or PMI certification
Minimum 5 years of experience required
Proven AI project management experience
People management and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions
Experience delivering technology and business application solutions in a large-scale, multi-platform systems environment