We are looking for an accomplished Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of strategic IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder expectations. This role requires a dynamic leader who can motivate teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive projects to completion with efficiency and precision. Based in Houston, Texas, this position offers an exciting opportunity to lead cross-functional initiatives while supporting the development of entry-level project managers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Plan and execute comprehensive project strategies, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management.<br>• Lead IT-related projects and integrations, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture and business goals.<br>• Oversee vendor lifecycle management, including selection, staffing, execution, and quality assurance.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project priorities, estimate costs, and secure funding through business cases.<br>• Engage IT resource managers and system owners to ensure adequate project resourcing.<br>• Address competing priorities with effective negotiation and communication skills.<br>• Provide mentorship and skill development opportunities to entry-level project managers.<br>• Enhance internal project and portfolio management practices to improve organizational efficiency.<br>• Manage project budgets for capital initiatives ranging from $500K to $10M.<br>• Coordinate team communications and deliver high-quality project presentations to stakeholders.
<p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Program & Delivery Ownership:</strong> Lead end-to-end execution of AI-driven initiatives, overseeing project planning, delivery, tracking, and successful outcomes across the full lifecycle.</li><li><strong>Agile Delivery Leadership:</strong> Drive Agile execution by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement while reinforcing Agile best practices.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination:</strong> Serve as the central point of contact between business leaders, engineering teams, data scientists, and external vendors to ensure alignment and timely delivery.</li><li><strong>Requirements Definition:</strong> Partner with business analysts and technical teams to translate business objectives into clear, actionable functional and technical requirements for AI solutions.</li><li><strong>Risk & Dependency Management:</strong> Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and delivery constraints; develop mitigation plans and resolve issues to keep projects on track.</li><li><strong>Progress & Metrics Reporting:</strong> Track delivery milestones and KPIs, providing concise status updates, forecasts, and executive-level reporting to leadership.</li><li><strong>Financial & Resource Oversight:</strong> Manage project budgets, staffing plans, and timelines to ensure efficient resource utilization and on-time, on-budget delivery</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in guiding IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies and project management tools while contributing to the energy and natural resources industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and oversee IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with established goals and timelines.<br>• Utilize Agile Scrum principles to manage workflows and maintain project efficiency.<br>• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and collaboration.<br>• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.<br>• Monitor progress and address any issues or risks that may impact project outcomes.<br>• Facilitate team meetings and sprint reviews to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.<br>• Implement and manage tools such as Atlassian Jira to track tasks and project milestones.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to team members, fostering a productive work environment.<br>• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and project management best practices.<br>• Deliver regular reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
<p>Overview</p><p>We’re seeking an experienced <strong>Account Manager</strong> with a background in <strong>marketing and creative agency environments</strong> to serve as a key partner to our clients and internal teams. This role is ideal for someone who excels at relationship management, strategic communication, and project coordination—ensuring creative work is delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with client goals.</p><p>You’ll act as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, translating client needs into clear direction for creative, marketing, and production teams while driving strong client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned client accounts</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and strategic guidance</li><li>Manage account workflows, timelines, and deliverables across creative and marketing projects</li><li>Translate client objectives into clear briefs for internal creative, design, and production teams</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure projects stay on scope, on budget, and on schedule</li><li>Present creative concepts, campaign updates, and performance insights to clients</li><li>Identify opportunities to grow accounts through upselling, cross-selling, or expanded services</li><li>Monitor project performance and flag risks, scope changes, or timeline adjustments early</li><li>Ensure a high level of quality, consistency, and client satisfaction across all deliverables</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking a <strong>hands-on technical manager</strong> to lead and actively contribute to the design, implementation, and operation of enterprise IT infrastructure. This role combines leadership with deep technical expertise, focusing on <strong>data center technologies, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms</strong> to ensure reliability, performance, and security across hybrid environments.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a <strong>technical lead</strong>, actively configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing infrastructure systems.</li><li>Manage and participate in the administration of <strong>data center technologies</strong>, including servers, storage, and <strong>VMware virtualization</strong>.</li><li>Design and maintain <strong>enterprise networking solutions</strong>, including <strong>SD-WAN</strong>, network segmentation, and advanced security practices.</li><li>Lead <strong>cloud architecture and migration projects</strong>, with hands-on experience in <strong>Azure</strong> and hybrid cloud environments.</li><li>Implement and manage <strong>Infrastructure as Code (IaC)</strong> and <strong>DevOps practices</strong> for automation and scalability.</li><li>Ensure operational excellence, cybersecurity resilience, and compliance with industry standards.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions.</li><li>Mentor and guide team members while remaining actively involved in technical execution.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a dedicated In-House Counsel to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role requires a legal expert with expertise in renewable energy and infrastructure to support a growing portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal teams to provide legal guidance, assess risks, and manage contractual agreements, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, interpret, and advise on various commercial contracts, including power agreements, vendor contracts, and development arrangements.<br>• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to evaluate contractual risks and provide recommendations on pricing and commercial terms.<br>• Offer legal expertise for renewable energy and digital infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.<br>• Identify potential legal and regulatory risks, proposing practical solutions to mitigate challenges.<br>• Support the execution of deals and oversee contract approval processes throughout development phases.<br>• Partner with the General Counsel to shape legal strategies, ensure compliance, and optimize internal processes.<br>• Enhance and streamline contract review procedures within the legal function to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to shape and lead marketing initiatives while working closely with a growing team. The role involves overseeing digital strategies, managing a small team, and driving brand development within an evolving eCommerce environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage a marketing team, providing guidance and training to ensure project success.<br>• Collaborate with executives and external groups to develop and execute high-level marketing strategies.<br>• Oversee the company's website operations, ensuring smooth functionality and alignment with SEO goals.<br>• Direct marketing programs, campaigns, and designers to achieve brand awareness and business objectives.<br>• Manage digital advertising initiatives, including in-house and external partnerships, to optimize performance.<br>• Shape and implement strategies for eCommerce growth, with long-term opportunities to expand leadership responsibilities.<br>• Analyze data using tools like Google Analytics to monitor and refine marketing efforts.<br>• Develop innovative approaches for B2B marketing and brand positioning.<br>• Coordinate efforts to bring media and digital capabilities in-house while maintaining external product-related SEO partnerships.<br>• Ensure day-to-day marketing operations are streamlined and effective.
<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
We are looking for a Strategic Marketing & Partnerships Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. This position is a Contract to permanent opportunity, offering the chance to play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, strengthening brand identity, and building strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in marketing strategy, project management, and partnership development, contributing to impactful campaigns and initiatives that support organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the transformation of The Houston Lawyer magazine into a profitable publication by developing and executing advertising sales strategies.<br>• Identify and establish relationships with non-legal businesses to create strategic partnerships that align with organizational objectives.<br>• Design and manage tiered partnership packages, including pricing structures, benefits, and positioning strategies.<br>• Oversee the delivery of partnership benefits and maintain a tracking system for managing prospects and partnership pipelines.<br>• Develop targeted partnership opportunities to onboard new businesses into long-term collaboration frameworks.<br>• Coordinate marketing and communication campaigns by collaborating with internal teams to ensure strategic planning and execution.<br>• Partner with the Marketing and Communications Director to transition workflows from reactive operations to proactive campaign planning.<br>• Standardize branding kits for major campaigns and events, including visual design elements and messaging frameworks.<br>• Utilize data-driven insights to create compelling marketing content that supports member recruitment, retention, and engagement.<br>• Measure and refine marketing strategies by analyzing campaign performance data and implementing improvements.
<p>Overview</p><p>We’re looking for a <strong>Motion Graphic Designer</strong> to create visually compelling static and animated content across digital platforms. This role blends strong graphic design fundamentals with motion graphics and animation, ideal for a creative who can design with intention and bring ideas to life through movement.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, creative, and content teams to support brand initiatives, campaigns, and digital storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Design high-quality static visual assets for digital channels, including social media, web, email, presentations, and marketing campaigns</li><li>Create motion graphics and animations for short-form video, ads, and branded content</li><li>Develop animated assets such as logo animations, transitions, lower thirds, GIFs, and explainer visuals</li><li>Edit video content using motion graphics, sound, and visual effects</li><li>Translate creative briefs into visually engaging static and animated solutions</li><li>Ensure consistency with brand guidelines across all designs and motion assets</li><li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines</li><li>Stay current on design, motion, and animation trends to continuously elevate creative output</li></ul><p><br></p>
