Global Information Technology Project Manager

Strategic Staffing Solutions is hiring IT Project Manager for our oil and gas client in Downtown Houston. Must be able to sit onsite for duration of project.

The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of a contract solution (SPM Platform, Trading Product Line) on the Salesforce client platform.

The role involves integration development, redesign, and coordination across multiple workstreams and a global user base.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading projects that span multiple teams and geographies.

Required Skills and Attributes :

Leadership and Communication :

Demonstrates strong leadership skills to guide the project team and maintain project momentum.

Exhibits excellent communication skills to effectively convey project goals, progress, and issues to all stakeholders.

Organization :

Highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously.

Ensures that project documentation and schedules are meticulously maintained.

Team Management :

Proven ability to manage and motivate diverse teams across different geographies.

Facilitates collaboration and resolves conflicts within the team.

Vendor Partnership :

Able to effectively partner with vendors to align on project plans and monitor associated progress.

Ensures vendor deliverables meet project requirements and timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement :

Skilled in engaging with stakeholders at all levels, understanding their needs and ensuring their requirements are met.

Maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to foster project support and collaboration.

Status Reporting :

Produces clear and concise status reports for stakeholders and senior management.

Regularly updates project status, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.

Risk and Issue Management :

Proficient in identifying, managing, and monitoring project risks and issues.

Develops mitigation strategies and takes corrective actions as needed.

Attention to Detail :

Pays close attention to details, ensuring project accuracy and quality.

Detects and addresses potential issues before they escalate.

Decision Making :

Demonstrates strong decision-making abilities to navigate project challenges.

Makes informed decisions that align with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Adaptability :

Flexible and adaptable to changing project requirements and environments.

Able to pivot and adjust plans as necessary to ensure project success.

Planning and Prioritization :

Expert in planning and prioritizing tasks within the scope of the project plan.

Ensures that critical tasks are prioritized to meet project deadlines.

Contract Business Understanding :

Quickly grasps an overall understanding of the contracts business in Sales and Trading (S&T).

Uses this knowledge to inform project decisions and stakeholder communications.

Effective Communication :

Maintains effective communication channels across all project participants.

Ensures that information is disseminated accurately and timely.

Issue Resolution :

Proactive in identifying and resolving project issues.

Utilizes problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and keep the project on track.

Ideal Candidate Background :

Experience : Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale, cross-functional projects, particularly in IT solution implementations.

Experience with Salesforce platforms is highly desirable.

Education : A degree in Project Management, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.

Certifications : PMP (Project Management Professional) or similar certification is preferred.

Personal Qualities :

Proactive and self-motivated