Project Manager - Data & AI Programs

Role:: Project Manager

Location :: Houston TX 77002

Duration :: 6+ Months (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to the timeline and within budget. This includes managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members (including third-party contractors or consultants) to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Create and maintain a plan that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status, and resource allocation. Coordinate delivery of development and production releases that meet quality assurance standards. Assist technical team in design and development tasks. Assist test team in creating test plans and testing efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple large or complex projects in the Data and AI organization.
• Consult with business and IT partners to strategize, plan, and implement needed projects within designated time and budget constraints.
• Work with area leadership to understand impact to project portfolio and resources.
• Develop, present, and lead project planning efforts including project definition, project justification/NPV, proposals, success criteria, risks/issues, requirements definition, technical design, testing procedures and documentation, system documentation, user training, and production delivery while coordinating and communicating with business and technical resources.
• Recommend improvements on processes to save time and add value.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Be able to assist other project managers and answer their project management questions.
• Host and facilitate regular meetings with business and technical resources for status updates, requirements definition, technical design, architectural reviews, demand management, and audit review.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Act as an escalation point for project and/or resource issues. Must be comfortable escalating further if unable to resolve.
• Maintain appropriate status reports, meeting minutes, and follow-up with business partners and technical resources.
• Identify resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of multiple projects.
• Effectively apply appropriate project methodology and enforce project methodology standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes and manages exposure and risk on projects.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Maintain project actual and forecasted budgets utilizing the various IT systems used for requests for expenditures, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices. Understands impact to overall portfolio budget.
• Explain and account for budget variances and work with other personnel to ensure accounting policies and processes are followed, including those for both capital and expense.

Education: Four-year degree in a related field is required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Power and Gas Industry preferred.
• Experience working with Data Analysts or Scientists preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of project management discipline and practices.
• Proficient in MS Office Tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• High attention to detail.
• Independent/self-directed and able to solve problems independently or in a team setting.
• Able to handle multiple priority tasks, work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines when necessary.
• Ability to work with IT Leadership, Management, and other support teams.

Working Conditions: Willingness to work outside normal business hours as necessary, especially during critical issue resolution, major milestone delivery or go-live.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.