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Project Manager (Houston)

Project Manager (Houston)

LHHHouston, TX, United States
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Role Overview

Job Title : IT Project Manager Infrastructure & Security (US & Europe)

Location : Houston, TX

Job Type : 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate : $50-60 / hr

About the Role

Are you a strategic, hands-on, and emotionally intelligent IT Project Manager who thrives in lean environments and complex technical landscapes? Were seeking a thoughtful and methodical leader to drive infrastructure and security initiatives across the US and Europe. This role is ideal for someone whos used to managing smaller, fast-paced projects and values stakeholder communication as much as delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and security projects (95% of scope), including full-stack application development components.
  • Facilitate engineering teams with a forward-looking execution plan and detailed runbooks.
  • Collaborate closely with IT teams using whiteboarding and hands-on planning.
  • Apply agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban) and manage sprints with precision.
  • Drive cross-functional coordination, risk mitigation, and dependency management.
  • Conduct workshops, standups, and retrospectives to maintain alignment.
  • Manage internal teams and third-party vendors to meet delivery goals.
  • Track financials, benefits realization, and ensure alignment with governance frameworks.

What You Bring

  • 4+ years of experience in IT project management, with a strong focus on infrastructure and security.
  • Proven ability to deliver in environments with limited resourcesbig IT organizations are not a fit.
  • Project Management certification (PMI, PMP, PRINCE2).
  • Strong analytical skills and stakeholder communicationthis is non-negotiable.
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and collaboration tools.
  • Ability to create and manage runbooks and technical documentation.
  • Comfortable working across time zones and cultures.

    • Youll Thrive If You

  • Are methodical and thoroughprioritize quality over speed.
  • Have strong emotional intelligence and can read the room.
  • Are personable, engaging, and thoughtful in your interactions.
  • Embrace ambiguity and turn it into actionable strategy.
  • Enjoy working on smaller, high-impact projects with tight-knit teams.
  • Are flexible, creative, and hands-on in your approach.
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    Project Manager • Houston, TX, United States