Project Manager - David Weekley Homes

Are you a planner?  Do you manage your To-Do list like a pro?  (Be honest – how many times today have you already reorganized it?)  Are you the one that keeps a cool head when everything around is going crazy? Are you the person we all want in our group for any group project? If so, David Weekley Homes is seeking a Project Manager to join our team!

We are specifically looking for a Project Manager to oversee the planning and execution of large-scale business process projects across multiple teams. This position is not for a Product Owner or Scrum Master. 

This person will work closely with team members across the company at all levels to:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive business project plans – including project scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation and timelines
• Coordinate project activities and lead project teams to ensure timely delivery of milestones and objectives
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategy to keep projects on track
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical to ensure alignment and transparency
• Prepare and deliver project status updates and performance metrics to leadership Team
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project delivery process and enhance overall efficiency of the Information Services Team
• Research, document, and analyze business processes and requirements across the company
• Use data-driven approach to identify trends and recommend improvements to business processes

The Candidate

We are looking for:

• Is experienced in leading large-scale business process projects – specifically project planning and management from start to finish
• Is highly organized – able to keep track of project timelines, deliverables, and resources to meet project deadlines, able to juggle multiple – sometimes competing - priorities
• Is a strong leader who effectively delegates tasks and inspires the project team to deliver results without directly managing the individual Team Members
• Is an excellent communicator able to clearly convey expectations, give feedback and resolve conflicts; comfortable communicating to management and asking for assistance when needed; strong verbal and written communication skills – in person and virtually
• Is able to quickly adapt and change courses as needed to overcome project delays
• Is able to anticipate potential opportunities and issues and proactively prepares potential solutions
• Is able to visualize how different business processes interact and develop strategies to leverage the common components
• Is comfortable asking questions to uncover what’s working, what’s not working, and what would make our business operate more efficiently
• Is willing to explore and learn parts of the business you may not already know
• Is a great listener – both to direct and indirect feedback from the team
• Is an engaging presenter – able to sell ideas with facts and benefits
• Willing to learn through experiences and involvement in business processes

The Position

You will be required to:

• Develop and maintain project plans – pulling together resources from across the IT Team (and occasionally beyond) to deliver project objectives in a timely manner
• Organize Project Team resources and keep projects moving with specific deadlines and deliverables
• Regularly communicate with Project Team to provide guidance, direction and support
• Plan, organize and host in-person and virtual project meetings with the Project Team and Stakeholders as needed
• Communicate project progress, potential obstacles and recommended solution to management Team
• Develop and organize project documentation – working with Business Process Analysts, User Experience Designers, Product Owners, and Implementation Specialists
• Define quality standards for project deliverables and ensure that standards are met as project proceeds towards completion
• Understand detailed project requirements and how the project supports the overall strategy of the company
• Gathering consensus on recommendations – follow up on feedback as needed
• Limited business travel may be required

The Technical

You need to have or know:

• Project management experience – ability to lead a Project Team, define the steps required to take a project from start to finish and to see these tasks through to completion; ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Willingness to adopt new technology and build technical skills to support development of business solutions
• SQL, Power BI, and data analytics skills (You don’t have to be a Developer, but you will need to be able to interact with lots of information in many forms.)

Work Location:  This role is located at our headquarters in Houston, TX and requires a minimum of 3-4 days per week in the office. Our office is located at I-10 Katy Freeway and 610 W Loop N Fwy.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for work visas.

What We Offer:

Come build your future with our winning team, recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" 18 times! David Weekley Homes builds in 19 markets across the U.S. and is one of the largest private home builders in America. 

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k and discretionary 8% match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Vacation, Paid Holidays, plus PTO
• New Home Discount for Team Member and Family
• College Scholarship Program
• Community Outreach
• Sabbaticals
• And more!

David Weekley Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law.

Note to Job Seekers: No telephone calls or walk-ins please. Interviews are by appointment only. Your resume will be reviewed and qualified candidates may be contacted in the event of a potential job match, or if further information is needed.