IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

$70.00 – $85.00 hourly

UpTalent

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in either Houston, Texas or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description

IT Project Manager

Pay Rate: Open, depending on experience plus overtime, Medical, Dental and Vision under a W-2 Contract to Hire

Location: Hybrid and possible Remote, ideal candidate will be located in either Philadelphia or Houston

1st preference is Hybrid, who is local to either Philadelphia or Houston office, onsite 3 days a week, regular business hours (Tuesday to Thursday)

2nd preference is remote with on demand office visits for few days in a month

Duration: 5 months

Key skills required for success in this role:

• Project management experience handling multiple projects at a time, who has experience in handling retail distribution business process and/or supply applications, Direct project work experience with ERP systems
• Experience in handling projects dealing with SAP, Right angle, Microsoft dynamics, and Oil&Gas industry experience

Position Summary

We're seeking a seasoned IT Project Manager to lead enterprise application implementations and technology initiatives.

This role bridges business processes and technical solutions, requiring strong leadership across cross-functional teams and deep experience in managing complex IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 2–5 concurrent mid-size projects (application implementations, integrations, platform deployments)
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (business SMEs, IT, vendors)
• Operate in hybrid waterfall/agile environments
• Ensure compliance with PM methodologies (PMP, Agile, hybrid)
• Drive process optimization and system integration efforts
• Manage cloud/on-prem application deployments and modernization initiatives
• Serve as liaison across business, IT, and vendors
• Lead change management, training, and user adoption strategies

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5–8+ years of IT project management experience
• 3+ years leading enterprise application implementations
• Strong stakeholder management across all levels
• Experience with APIs, integrations, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and change management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PMP certification
• Experience with AI/ML, automation, and digital transformation
• Process improvement certifications (Lean Six Sigma)

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening