Junior Agile IT Project Manager

Junior Agile It Project Manager

EPMA is supporting a client seeking a Junior Agile IT Project Manager to support the delivery of multiple technology initiatives within a fast-paced software development environment. This role is ideal for an early-career project manager who has experience working with Agile teams, software development projects, and cross-functional stakeholders. Type: Long Term Contract Location: Houston Downtown - Need to be onsite - 5 days a week Industry: Oil & Gas W2 only What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of multiple IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, and business stakeholders
• Create and maintain project documentation including schedules, project plans, risk logs, and status reports
• Track project progress, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Facilitate project meetings and support requirements gathering sessions
• Work closely with technical teams to support CI/CD application delivery and integrations
• Provide regular project updates and executive reporting to stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• 1–4 years of IT project management experience in a technology or software environment
• Experience working with Agile frameworks and Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and business teams
• Experience with project tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Microsoft Project
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CAPM or PMP certification
• Agile certification (Scrum, PMI-ACP, or similar)
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• Exposure to CI/CD application delivery environments

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document.

HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA

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ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.