IT Project Manager Officer

Gunvor Group Ltd • Houston, TX

21h

About The Position

The Project Officer supports the execution of strategic IT projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, regulatory standards, and operational efficiency goals. This role manages project lifecycles, coordinates cross-functional teams, and provides clear visibility to stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in IT project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 5-7 years of professional experience in an IT PMO or as a senior IT Project manager
• Background working within an energy trading or financial services environment where technology is an important business driver
• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing software implementation, system integration, or data migration projects, including remote team coordination
• Proven experience in vendor management for IT solutions
• Proficiency in modern project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, Microsoft Project) and collaboration platforms (Microsoft SharePoint)
• Strong, practical understanding of the full software development lifecycle (SLDC), Agile/Scrum methodologies, and change management
• High attention to detail in all project elements, aggregated with strong leadership capabilities to guide, mentor and inspire cross-functional and remote teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English, with the ability to create technical documentation and present to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate workshops; proficiency in additional languages is beneficial for global interactions
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities in a global trading environment
• Hands-on experience or familiarity with ETRM/CTRM systems, understanding of energy trading technologies, and risk analytics tools; preferred exposure to scripting (SQL, Python) for basic data validation, API testing for integrations, and cloud platforms (Azure)

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional, ITIL Foundation or Agile Certified Practitioner, or similar
• Additional qualifications in the energy sector IT are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of IT projects, including planning, execution, and closure, for initiatives like ETRM system development and upgrades, integrations, migrations, and implementations
• Track and control project performance, including budgets, timelines, resource allocation, and scope, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Conduct regular progress reviews and provide comprehensive status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for IT leads and stakeholders
• Ensure all project documentation, from initiation to closure, is clear, standardized, and maintained in a central repository for audit, knowledge management, and compliance purposes, including lessons learned from closeout reviews to support the continuous improvement of the IT PMO function

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level