IT Project Manager II

IT Project Manager II

Houston, Texas

Onsite

Contract

$70/hr - $75/hr

Our client in the oil and gas industry is in search of a Project Manager in Houston, TX with knowledge and hands-on experience of ETRM Endur (Energy Trading and Risk Management).

Seeking someone who plans, controls and executes a project or set of related projects to meet identified business needs and deliver business value, through acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality.

This position will lead large high-risk projects requiring focus on stakeholder partnership, strategic planning, return on investment, and business outcome attainment while growing the capabilities and effectiveness of your team.

Contract Duration: 9 months

Required Skills

5+ years of previous experience in an IT Project

ETRM Endur

4 year degree in IT or related field

What You Will Be Doing

Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Rigorously manage scope through a structured change management process to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters with focus on delivering the business benefits.

Create and validate financial forecasts and provide ongoing reconciliation of resources and expenditures. Use creative costing and business models to capitalize on greater leverage power.

Ensure appropriate stakeholder change and communication plans and engagements are developed and executed so that stakeholders are fully prepared to exploit the new operational business environment once it is in place.

Partner with business stakeholders to validate the project's strategic business case, define success metrics and criteria, and to identify, measure, and sustain planned vs. achieved benefits. Proactively look for additional benefits to be delivered by taking advantage of systems, processes, and data already in place or being deployed.

Apply project management and IT control/assurance methodologies, standards and processes including architecture, information risk management, and transition to support.

Create a motivated high-performing team through team building, information sharing, workload management, and appropriate recognition. Develop the skills of team members through coaching and delegation.

Establish and maintain appropriate and effective Governance structures and procedures to obtain resources, drive decisions, resolve issues, and deliver project objectives.

Identify and address the major factors, assumptions and risks (including technical, business, adoption, organizational, government, cultural, etc.) that may influence project direction and success. As parameters and external influences change, adjust the project approach to improve the delivery of intended benefits.

Champion the development of long-term Project Management capability within Shell through bringing external perspectives, identifying and promoting best practices, coaching others on advanced skills, and contributing to community building. [Unique Characteristics of the Posting]

Knowledge of Trading & Supply business, especially the Commercial Fuels E2E processes

Knowledge of the ETRM Endur

E2E integration of multiple systems – testing & cutover

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

Paid Sick Time Leave

Legal and Identity Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted by: Lydia Perez

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