Senior IT Project Manager, ERP (Hybrid - Houston or Dallas, TX) - AECOM

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Join us. **Job Description** AECOM is seeking a **Senior IT Project Manager** to join our Corporate IT/Applications team. The Sr. IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning and executing enterprise-wide technology projects of varying complexity from conception through delivery, including successful project definition, evaluation of alternatives, planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource management, project delivery, and post go live stabilization. They will manage all factors that govern project success to ensure high quality delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters. The successful candidate will also be responsible for understanding impact of projects on business processes and facilitating a smooth transition of system and process changes. On some projects, they may be responsible for both project management and business analysis tasks including process mapping, requirements definition, IT testing, oversight of user testing, and end user training. This individual may manage multiple simultaneous projects or have portfolio management responsibilities. _The Sr. IT Project Manager will specifically support the development of the Applications ERP roadmap._ This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules to include both in-office presence and telecommute/virtual work to be based from either Houston or Dallas, TX. **Key Responsibilities** + Identifies new innovative solutions to optimize business processes, reduce costs, and/or enhance the customer experience. + Gathers and documents requirements for technology initiatives Prepares detailed Project Plans/schedules to meet project delivery goals. + Prepares and maintains the project budget. + Assembles and manages the project team to ensure deliverables remain on schedule, within scope, and within budget. + Manages vendors supporting or executing the project. + Works with technical management and other IT and business resources on project planning, solution design and technical architecture, solution development, implementation, and post go live support/stabilization. + Prepares and maintains all project documentation throughout the project lifecycle Manages project scope by enforcing change control procedures. + Manages project issues and risks with necessary mitigation, escalation and backup plan Prepares project status reports and executive presentations to present process improvement solutions, business case, and project progress. + Defines and present business cases for proposed projects Follows industry standard SDLC processes in alignment with company SDLC policy including waterfall and Agile/Scrum methodologies, as appropriate. + Assesses impact of projects/systems on business processes and facilitates a smooth transition of system and process changes to ensure minimal business disruption. + Ensures compliance of projects/solutions with key company controls (e.g., Sarbanes Oxley) Works with IT leadership to define the support model for new systems and facilitates transition of the new system from project resources to support resources. + May be responsible for performing business analysis tasks on some projects including process mapping, requirements definition, IT testing, oversight of user testing, and end user training. + May lead evaluation and selection of vendors/solutions including management of proposal/RFP process **Skills & Abilities** + Strong analytical and technical skills. + Strategic thinker with the ability to recognize, analyze, and recommend solutions to system, analytical and interpersonal problems throughout the SDLC. + Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills. + Demonstrated project leadership skills. + Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical individuals. + Excellent interpersonal skills. + Strong time management skills. + Ability to easily adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. + Effective public speaking and meeting facilitation skills. + Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects or a portfolio of projects **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field plus at least 10 years of hands-on, progressively challenging, IT project management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including at least 2 years of leadership experience. + Experience with implementing Oracle ERP solutions, preferably the latest Oracle Cloud technologies. + Well-rounded technical experience with solid understanding of common technologies and solutions, both infrastructure and applications. + Significant experience in all aspects of IT project management from hardware infrastructure through application development and deployment. + Applications/software experience, including management of custom software development and implementation of configured or off-the-shelf solutions. + Experience with IT procurement and vendor relationship management Knowledge of PMI’s Project Management methodology and best practices. + Experience managing projects using a variety of SDLC methodologies including Agile/Scrum and waterfall. + Business Analysis experience including process mapping, requirements definition, IT testing, coordination of user testing, and training. + Proficiency in using the full Microsoft Office suite – Project, Visio, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. + Hands-on experience in Project Planning and Management using various tools and techniques Experience implementing significant process improvement initiatives. + Proven experience managing enterprise-scale projects of sizeable scope and complexity **Preferred Qualifications:** + Masters Degree or equivalent experience preferred. + PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification + Experience managing a portfolio of projects preferred. + Experience within a consulting or professional services environment. + Experience working in similarly large, complex, global organizations **Additional Information** + Relocation assistance is not available for this position. + Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10115718 **Business Line:** Corporate **Business Group:** Corporate **Strategic Business Unit:** Information Technology **Career Area:** Information Technology **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Legal Entity:** AECOM