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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Retail Energy IT Project Manager - **Company:** SMARTESTENERGY TEXAS LLC - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, DevOps, Software Engineering, Information Technology - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=396da7fa26ffac03 ## About the Role · Educational Background: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. * Experience: 10+ years of experience in software development, application, and data architecture, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams. Plus, 3+ years of Retail Energy Experience. * Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of system design, cloud computing, security principles, and modern development frameworks. * Leadership Skills: Proven leadership and team management abilities. * Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems. * Agile and DevOps: Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies. * Collaborative: Personable, team-oriented, respectful, and empathetic individual who is comfortable working with both on-site and remote team members. * Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex problems, break them down into manageable components, and drive meaningful insights to support decision-making processes. * Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to aligning business objectives with technology solutions, anticipating future challenges, and identifying opportunities for innovation and growth. * Effective Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas, requirements, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders across functional and technical departments. * Time Management: Ability to handle conflicting demands, prioritize workload, and effectively delegate while maintaining high-quality standards. * Leadership: Accommodating, but firm, leadership and management of team resources, to hold them to individual target dates and delivery qualities to ensure project health. ## Description As a Senior IT Project Manager - Retail Energy you will lead and oversee complex IT projects within the energy sector. Your role will involve strategic planning, execution, and delivery of projects that support the company's energy initiatives. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. In this role, you will be involved with the following: * Project Planning and Execution: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation following project governance standards for the company. * Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment with business objectives. * Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project outcomes. * Budget Management: Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient use of financial resources. * Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. * Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals. * Documentation and Reporting: Ensure detailed project tracking and senior presentation decks built to provide and deliver status updates to senior management. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Flex your Energy: Building a Cloud-Native Platform for Renewable Energy Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1990-flex-your-energy-building-a-cloud-native-platform-for-renewable-energy-communities) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)