> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3111944-sr-it-project-manager-radio-services](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3111944-sr-it-project-manager-radio-services). 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 - Radio Services - **Company:** County of Harris - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Agile Methodology, Microsoft Project, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Planview, Servicenow - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us25e25d5593d1144d5386e1cfd3f86201/eaa ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience: Seven or more years of progressively responsible IT experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving Five years of successfully managing complex projects Five or more years of Business Unit or Business Unit-facing experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving Experience in leading diverse teams Experience and ability in using soft skills and people skills Experience managing vendors, infrastructure deployments, system integrations, testing, cutovers, and operational transitions within high-availability environment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills. This blend is vital because this is a highly visible position with substantial impact. Understanding of public safety operational environments and the ability to manage projects involving emergency communications, radio infrastructure upgrades, technology refreshes, and cross-agency coordination. Ability to adapt to new circumstances in a changing business environment. Good understanding of current and emerging technologies, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business solutions. Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project, Planview PPM Pro, ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management, or Open Workbench), with a solid track record of practical application. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations. Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources. Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence. Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio., PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent certification is desirable., If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? * Business Information Systems * Computer Science * Business Administration * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Which of the following best describes your verifiable progressively responsible IT experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than seven (7) years * Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years * Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years * Nine (9) years or more * I do not have this experience 05 Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in a progressively responsible IT role. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided. 06 Do you have five (5) years of experience successfully managing complex projects? * Yes * No 07 Do you have five (5) or more years of Business Unit or Business Unit-facing experience, with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving? * Yes * No 08 Do you have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent certification? ## Description The primary purpose of the Senior IT Project Manager role is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of Public Safety Technologies' Radio Services strategic projects. While reporting to the Enterprise Project Management Office, the Senior IT Project Manager will office with Radio Services. The role is responsible for managing mission-critical initiatives that support public safety communications and radio infrastructure within scope, on time and within budget. The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for the creation, organization, execution, and completion of strategic enterprise projects for Radio Services according to the Enterprise Project Management Office's standards and methodology. Duties and Responsibilities: Project Integration Management Planning, coordination, change control, overall leadership Review project proposals/plans to determine time frames, funding, processes. Establish overall work plans, phases, and iterations. Project Communications Management Coordination of meetings, reporting, stakeholder communications Implement project communication plan. Review status reports and communicate changes to plans. Project Stakeholder Management Expectation management, engagement, conflict resolution Manage the relationship with clients and all stakeholders. Act as coach to junior PMs, executives, or others. Project Schedule Management Planning, tracking, forecasting, schedule updates Identify/schedule project deliverables, milestones, tasks. Monitor project progress against schedule. Project Risk Management Risk identification, analysis, mitigation Conduct risk assessments. Develop/monitor risk mitigation strategies. Project Scope Management Requirements, scope control, change requests Analyze project proposals for scope boundaries. Define authority and scope for project personnel. Project Resource Management Team leadership, staffing, performance management Assign duties and responsibilities to project personnel. Arrange staffing/recruitment for project phases. Project Cost Management Budget monitoring, forecasting, cost control Review project proposals to determine funding limitations. Direct and coordinate activities to ensure projects stay within budget. Project Quality Management Quality planning, reviews, process improvement Monitor project activities for quality and accuracy. Ensure consistency in content and organizational "look and feel." Project Procurement Management Vendor management, contracts Review/approve work plans from external service providers. Support vendor coordination as part of project execution. Other Duties as Assigned Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email . This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate., Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance). Automatic Disqualification: * Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor * Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years * Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) * Family Violence conviction, Allied Reliability is seeking an IT Project Manager in Houston, TX to mentor teams as they transition to an Agile approach and new ways of working. 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