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.