Epco, Inc. Hiring for Senior Manager, IT Projects at Houston, Texas Full Time

Senior Manager, IT Projects – 000E1V Description We are currently seeking an experienced, senior level Project Manager for the Infrastructure and Design Services team. This person will work effectively to manage IT infrastructure-related projects from inception to project implementation and close. This position will include projects related to server, network, messaging, database, desktop and other infrastructure areas. This will require interaction with technical and non-technical personnel across multiple IT disciplines and many non-IT disciplines including Operations, Engineering, Accounting, HR, and Financial Planning to complete project objectives. Responsibilities include: + Plan, implement and coordinate large-scale technical projects + Plan, implement and coordinate small-scale, self-contained projects to successful completion + Manage IT aspects of acquisitions and divestitures, working with multi-disciplinary internal and external teams. This includes, but is not limited to application integrations, data conversions, communications and network build out. + Manage IT aspects for business and facilities projects + Work with other Project Managers in a rotation to manage monthly maintenance windows + Coordinate and conduct annual DR application failover/failback testing + Create detailed project plans, coordinate project activities, facilitate meetings, and track project issues to resolution + Develop and manage project budgets + Maintain adherence to project schedule and scope + Establish and maintain project communication plans + Adhere to change management procedures + Manage external vendors for IT Projects + Develop and deliver presentations and project reports for management + Respond to operational issues and information requests within defined areas of responsibility while progressing on project work + Create and maintain project-related documentation + Monitor project progress and report status + Conduct and assist with other initiatives as directed by Infrastructure Management Qualifications The successful candidate will have the following qualifications: + Bachelor of Science Degree required; MIS, Computer Science or related field preferred + 5 years of IT project management experience + Comfortable working with personnel across different disciplines (business and technical) and at different management levels within the organization, including senior management + Range of experience with varied project types, sizes and project management methodologies + Experience working with Microsoft tools, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project, and Sharepoint + Experience managing project budgets & financials + Experience identifying project issues and risks + Experience conducting micro level project administration + Experience developing design and training documentation + Ability to successfully manage multiple projects of varying size/complexity simultaneously + Able to manage and reset priorities in a rapidly changing environment + Capability to translate concepts into project direction, scope and plans + Strong negotiation, influencing, leadership and organization skills + Strong interpersonal communication, and facilitation skills + Takes initiative and manages individual and project team workloads + Excellent written and oral communication skills + Maintains strong attention to detail and produces quality work + Possesses analytic and critical problem solving skills + Ability to analyze and report project status and research information + Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred Primary Location : USA-Texas-Houston : Shift : Day Job Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting : Unposting Date : Ongoing Organization : Info Tech Job : Information Technology Job Level : Manager Req ID: 000E1V