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Senior Project Manager

TEKsystems
$70.00 - $85.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 12, 2025
Description Senior Project Manager Duration: multi-year (this first project will last at least 18 months) LOCATION: *** Candidate must live in Houston and be willing to go into the Houston office as needed. could be up to a few times per week MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE OIL & GAS Industry SKILLS REQUIRED * Strong PM skills * Excellent soft skills * Some knowledge of the Oil / Gas / Energy vertical * Strong software implementation experience, including software integration * Managing 3rd party software implementation vendors * Managing stakeholders * Ideally looking for someone with 10 - 20 years of total experience range ** There are a lot of integrations with this software, so the PM should have experience with this type of work. This can often come from a PM who has worked on an ENTERPRISE application implementation (i.e. SAP, Oracle ERP, etc. etc.).* Position Summary We need an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the implementation of a complex enterprise software solution. This role will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with a third-party implementation partner, and oversee integrations with multiple enterprise applications. Candidate shoulld have strong stakeholder management skills and a solid foundation in PMP-based project management practices. JOB DUTIES Typical Project Manager job duties. Will collaborate with a PM from the 3rd party implementation partner Project Planning & Execution Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables. Ensure alignment with PMP methodologies and internal governance standards. Drive project execution across business and technical teams. Stakeholder Management Identify and engage key stakeholders across business units and IT. Facilitate regular communication, status updates, and executive briefings. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals. Vendor & Partner Coordination Act as the primary liaison with vendor for implementation activities. Monitor third-party deliverables and ensure contractual compliance. Coordinate issue resolution between internal teams and external partners. Integration Oversight Oversee integration of the new software with existing enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, CRM, data platforms). Collaborate with IT architects and developers to ensure seamless interoperability. Manage risks and dependencies related to system integrations. Testing Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks. Maintain issue logs and drive timely resolution. Escalate critical issues to leadership as needed. Quality Assurance & Change Control Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements. Manage change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost adjustments. Conduct post-implementation reviews and lessons learned. Skills Project management, Stakeholder management, software implementation, testing software, Program management, vendor management, Pmp Top Skills Details Project management,Stakeholder management,software implementation,testing software,Program management,vendor management Additional Skills & Qualifications OVERVIEW: Implementing and enhancing their Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system. This type of ETRM software is used across the industry of oil / gas / energy commodities (trading) There is a multi-year roadmap of business-critical projects involving OpenLink (especially for new LNG operations), and will be dealing with potentially multiple implementation partners. The application environment has a number of integrations so test Background and Scope of Project: they have multiple initiatives in flight and planned related to Energy Trading Management Risk Management (ETRM) software (they use OpenLink). There are very tight timelines that could impact the business if missed. This is definitely an effort with lots of moving parts, several degrees of freedom, and all sorts of challenges from vendor management to internal stakeholder management and (lack of) internal resource availability We want to be transparent that this learning curve will be close to vertical but the PM will have plenty of IT management top cover for the vendor/executive stakeholder mgmt. Experience Level Intermediate Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.