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Project Manager/Sr. Consultant
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead IT application initiatives within a dynamic organizational environment. This role focuses on managing complex IT projects, ensuring smooth execution of application migrations, and driving alignment with business objectives. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans that align IT application strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee the migration and separation of IT systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.<br>• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery within set timelines.<br>• Identify potential risks, create mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to maintain project continuity.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and vendors, to manage application licenses and compliance requirements.<br>• Lead change management efforts by preparing communication plans, organizing training sessions, and ensuring user adoption.<br>• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and track expenses to stay within financial constraints.<br>• Formulate detailed cutover plans, including readiness assessments, blackout windows, and post-implementation support.<br>• Ensure application integration processes meet organizational standards and facilitate seamless interaction with other systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience, especially in IT system migrations and transformations.<br>• Expertise in managing application or domain migrations, including ERP and Active Directory systems.<br>• Strong knowledge of the application lifecycle, from deployment to retirement.<br>• Ability to develop and manage cutover plans, addressing readiness and hyper-care support.<br>• Demonstrated experience in coordinating global teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders.<br>• Familiarity with change management processes, including assessing end-user impacts and organizing training.<br>• Proficiency in tools like Atlassian Jira and experience with Agile Scrum methodologies.<br>• PMP certification is highly preferred, along with a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Project Management.
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  • Houston, TX
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 52.25 - 60.50 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to lead IT application initiatives within a dynamic organizational environment. This role focuses on managing complex IT projects, ensuring smooth execution of application migrations, and driving alignment with business objectives. This is a long-term contract position based in Houston, Texas.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans that align IT application strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee the migration and separation of IT systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.<br>• Manage cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and project delivery within set timelines.<br>• Identify potential risks, create mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to maintain project continuity.<br>• Coordinate with stakeholders, including legal, procurement, and vendors, to manage application licenses and compliance requirements.<br>• Lead change management efforts by preparing communication plans, organizing training sessions, and ensuring user adoption.<br>• Monitor project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and track expenses to stay within financial constraints.<br>• Formulate detailed cutover plans, including readiness assessments, blackout windows, and post-implementation support.<br>• Ensure application integration processes meet organizational standards and facilitate seamless interaction with other systems.
  • 2025-11-24T17:44:16Z

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