Project Manager, Organizational Effectiveness

Patterson UTI Energy Inc•Houston, TX

48d

About The Position

The newly established Organizational Effectiveness Center of Excellence (COE) drives large-scale initiatives by enabling change management and delivering consistent messaging to ensure strategic alignment and adoption across our businesses and teams. We are seeking a Project Manager who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in planning, executing, and overseeing multiple COE initiatives. This role does not have direct reports but requires strong coordination and collaboration across cross-functional teams. This position plays a critical role in advancing HR's enterprise initiatives by driving strategic alignment, change enablement, and operational excellence across the organization. This role oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of projects within both the Organizational Effectiveness Center of Excellence (COE) and the HR Strategy & Planning portfolio. As a central connector between project goals, team execution, and COE standards, the Project Manager will manage timelines, deliverables, resources-ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope and budget, and meet quality expectations. This position works under the direction of the Senior VP, Organizational Effectiveness.

Requirements

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Ability to maintain Company and employee confidentiality at all times and handle sensitive information.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect culture and change strategies to measurable business results.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to gain executive alignment and drive enterprise adoption.
Experience managing cross-functional teams.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) in order to analyze data and determine trends and anomalies.
Bachelor's degree in business, management, or other related field of study.
8+ years of project management experience in HR, Finance, Supply Chain or other related role.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with stakeholders.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.
Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure projects stay on schedule.
Lead and organize cross-functional project teams, clarify roles and responsibilities, and facilitate task assignments.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain open communication channels with all stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and addressing stakeholder needs.
Lead regular status meetings to review progress and provide updates to stakeholders.
Ensure quality standards are met and maintain thorough project documentation.
Drive continuous process improvement in HR's project management practices, leveraging technology, analytics, and industry best practices.
Manage vendor relationships and oversee third-party contributions when applicable.
Lead post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
Oversee project initiation activities, including scope definition, goal setting, and milestone planning.
Prepare and manage project budget, allocate resources effectively and monitor costs to keep projects within financial constraints.
Partner with Finance and HR leadership to oversee HR budgeting and workforce planning.
Develop, maintain, and oversee the enterprise HR calendar, ensuring alignment of key activities such as budgeting cycles, workforce planning, talent reviews, compliance deadlines, and other strategic initiatives. Partner with HR leadership and business stakeholders to coordinate timing, avoid conflicts, and provide transparency across the organization.