Program Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by My3Tech. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $90.00/hr - $110.00/hr Direct message the job poster from My3Tech Role: Program Manager for Licensing & Permitting Systems Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid) Duration: Long-term Contract The Client is working on a high-profile initiative to modernize and transform its licensing and permitting operations through the implementation of an enterprise software solution. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager with the leadership presence, strategic mindset, and hands-on experience to oversee this initiative to completion. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to influence business operations across one of the nation’s largest municipalities. This manager will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, an accountability partner for vendors, and a change leader ensuring adoption across departments. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Provide executive-level oversight and direction for a mission-critical enterprise licensing and permitting system implementation. Vendor & Stakeholder Accountability: Hold third-party vendors and City business units accountable for delivery, timelines, and outcomes. Executive Communication: Serve as the face of the project to City leadership, presenting progress, risks, and business impacts in clear, actionable terms. Business Alignment: Bridge the gap between business operations and technical delivery to ensure the system delivers real value. Risk & Change Management: Anticipate challenges, resolve conflicts, and lead organizational change to drive system adoption. Enterprise Perspective: Apply lessons learned from prior large-scale enterprise software implementations to guide strategy and execution. Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive program management experience, with a strong record of delivering enterprise software initiatives (licensing, permitting, or construction software experience highly desirable). Strong executive presence with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders, elected officials, and cross-functional stakeholders. Proven success in managing complex vendor relationships and ensuring accountability at the executive level. Demonstrated ability to resolve organizational challenges and lead change across diverse teams. PMP or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Public sector or municipal project experience a plus. Requirements: Must be located in Houston, TX, with the ability to work onsite in a hybrid role . Demonstrated ability to navigate high-visibility, politically sensitive environments with professionalism and diplomacy. Must have previous experience leading an enterprise deployment. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at My3Tech by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Program Manager” roles. Houston, TX $50,000.00-$55,000.00 2 months ago Houston, TX $120,000.00-$165,000.00 2 weeks ago Crisis Support Program Manager - Full-Time - Remote Houston, TX $66,000.00-$70,000.00 4 weeks ago Houston, TX $130,000.00-$150,000.00 5 months ago Operation program manager (A Group MLB OPM 01 )-Houston,TX Houston, TX $122,000.00-$182,000.00 1 week ago Houston, TX $104,100.00-$185,000.00 2 days ago Houston, TX $130,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago Program Manager Planning and Construction (Bond Funded) - School Year 2025-2026 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr