IT Project Manager - (Oil/Gas)

Nesco Resource•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT Project Manager III leads medium- to high-complexity IT PMO projects from initiation through completion. Working within a matrix organization, the role partners with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and leadership to deliver technology initiatives in accordance with client project management standards and governance processes. Projects may involve software, hardware, ERP, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and related technologies. The position is responsible for project planning, financial oversight, risk management, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors to support successful delivery. The position is based at the Dallas corporate office and is on-site three to four days per week. Travel is minimal, at less than 5% annually. Work is primarily office-based but may include time in warehouse, plant, refinery, industrial, or pipeline environments, and may involve outdoor work and exposure to varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
5–7 years of experience managing multiple software, hardware, and/or ERP projects.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams across functional workstreams.
Proven experience managing implementation projects with responsibilities shared across multiple system integrators.
Proven experience leading software releases, ERP implementation projects, and/or security projects.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including management of scope, cost, and schedule.
Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accruals, and variance management.
Ability to identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, and problems.
Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project.
Excellent organizational, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a matrix environment and coordinate cross-functional project teams.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, collaborative, and able to perform effectively in dynamic and complex environments.

Nice To Haves

Energy industry experience.
Experience working in an Information Technology environment.
Experience working with or managing projects for Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and/or GRC teams.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned IT PMO projects with minimal supervision, managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables from beginning to end.
Partner with cybersecurity management, business stakeholders, and project leadership to uphold project objectives and support successful outcomes.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules, track progress, and manage changes to scope, cost, and timelines.
Facilitate project governance through status meetings, stand-ups, review sessions, executive presentations, and weekly project reporting.
Monitor project risks, issues, actions, decisions, financial viability, and opportunities for continuous improvement; implement solutions as needed.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, system integrators, vendors, and third parties to align deliverables, statements of work, invoicing requirements, and timelines.
Collaborate with financial analysts and project leadership on budgeting, forecasting, accruals, reclassifications, and financial reporting.
Manage stakeholder relationships and communications, including project milestones, status updates, escalations, and change control processes.
Lead strategic project meetings, organize workshops and training sessions, document outcomes, and maintain project records and documentation.
Promote and enforce project management best practices and support collaboration, accountability, and communication across project teams.