> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1083751-sr-it-project-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1083751-sr-it-project-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IT Project Manager - **Company:** The City of Houston - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,550.0 - $132,252.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Project Management Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Information Technology, Servicenow - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7z1dl ## About the Role Requires a Bachelor's degree in Technology Project Management, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or a closely related field. Greater than ten (10) years of directly applicable experience may be considered for substitution of degree requirement. May require extensive knowledge on specific technologies or business functions. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS At least ten (10) years of technology experience demonstrating formal IT project management competencies. PMI PMP certification may be substituted for up to two (2) years of professional experience, Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. + Current, valid PMI or equivalent project management certification + Current, valid IIBA or equivalent business analysis certification + Healthcare experience + Public sector experience, + High School Diploma + Associate's Degree in Technology Project Management, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or a closely related field + Bachelor's Degree in Technology Project Management, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or a closely related field + Master's degree in Technology Project Management, Management and Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science or a closely related field, Which best describes your experience demonstrating formal IT project management competencies? + Less than 8 years of experience + 8 years, but less than 10 years + 10 years, but less than 12 years + 12 years, but less than 14 years + 14 years, but less than 17 years + 17 years, but less than 20 years + 20 or more years of experience + I have no experience in formal IT project management competencies 06 Do you have a current, valid PMI or equivalent project management certification?, Which best describes your experience with a project and portfolio management software tool(s)? + Less than 3 years of experience + 4 years of experience + 5 years of experience + 6 years of experience + 7 years of experience + 8 years of experience + 9 or more years of experience + I have no experience 08 Do you have current/valid IIBA or equivalent business analysis certification? ## Description The City of Houston's Information Technology Services Department has a vacancy for an advanced-level Sr. IT Project Manager, capable of managing the largest, most mission-critical enterprise technology projects. The Senior Project Manager will assume primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering healthcare project activities throughout the entire project life cycle (from initiation through handoff to the client). The Senior Project Manager will project manage and drive infrastructure projects and work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration and alignment with technical teams and the business. The Sr. IT Project Manager will be responsible for: * Updating project management systems, tasks, and reporting under the ServiceNow platform. * Maintaining customer expectations by delivering IT projects within the agreed upon scope, schedule, budget, and expected quality. * Defines project scope, objectives, and cost estimates in project lifecycle and definition documents. * Develops detailed project execution plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports. * Conducts project meetings and is responsible for project tracking and analysis of risks and issues. * Communicates and meets with stakeholders and vendors to ensure awareness of project status, risks, and issues. * Ensures adherence to quality standards and reviews project deliverables. * Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables. * Provides technical and analytical guidance to more junior PMO team members. * Oversees, inspects, and guides PMO team members in project activities. * Recommends and takes action to manage the analysis and solutions of problems. Controls expenditures by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances; implementing corrective actions. * Possesses exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written artifacts. * Ensures knowledge transfer with stakeholders during project and at closeout. * Contributes to division, department, and City goals by performing related responsibilities as needed. * Adopts and applies industry project management best practices (i.e., the Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK) Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing system change management; configuration management; PMO performance analysis and governance processes; technical standards; methodology, tools, and templates; and project management information systems, Can you describe your experience managing complex IT projects with multiple interdependent teams and stakeholders? 12 How do you prioritize tasks when multiple high-priority projects are running simultaneously? 13 What project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid) have you implemented, and how did you tailor them to your teams? 14 Can you walk me through a time when a project faced scope creep and how you successfully managed it? 15 Describe a situation where a project's requirements were unclear. 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