Information Technology Project Manager
Dallas, TX, United States
Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and empathize with team members, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
Project Management Expertise: Mastery in project management methodologies, including PMI, PRINCE2, and agile/ product approaches
Ability to prioritize competing priorities to ensure needs are met
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, vital for transparent reporting and effective stakeholder communication
Ability to present in front of leaders and steering committee
Business Acumen: Distinctive blend of business, IT and financial skills are crucial to drive change and implement/ roll out solutions
Ability to analyze complex business issues to solve problems
Influence and Negotiation: Effective influencing and negotiating skills, particularly in environments where direct resource control may be limited
Portfolio and Program Management: Experience with Portfolio or Program Management, demonstrating competency in managing complex projects and initiatives
Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading teams, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving
Working Across Business Units (BU): Ability to work with different BUs to understand their needs and gain leaders buy in for proposed projects
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, project management or general business management
Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated competency in project management role involving the planning and execution of multiple projects or a large project
Minimum of 5 years IT experience solving business problems and managing across multi-functional team
PMP or CSM certificate required
Experience working across multi-functional BUs with a proven track record of building and cultivating relationship and establishing trust
Responsibilities
The SPM plays a pivotal role in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of projects during the Initiation and Planning phases
The individual is responsible for thorough project scoping, planning, and alignment with organizational objectives
The SPM provides crucial leadership, guidance, and motivation to project teams, ensuring that projects are meticulously planned and successfully executed on time and in budget
Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding & resource limitations, and appropriate approach (i.e., waterfall, agile, products) to accomplish projects
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, tasks, and risk
Lead development of EPMO standards and tools to facilitate decision-making and execution
Provide strong leadership and motivation to project team members during the project initiation and planning phases
Memorialize project requirements and establish Work Breakdown Plans, Resource requirements, and project budgets
Work with project owner to accurately reflect the work to be done in the project value proposition
Provide project reporting and insights which reinforce emerging Governance mechanisms
Tran and develop Associates project management skills
Transition to Delivery:
Facilitate a seamless handoff to delivery project managers by reviewing requirements, scope, plans, stakeholders, and other pertinent project details prior to kickoff
Provide fundamental project management and reporting training to extended project team members, ensuring adherence to EPMO standards
Facilitate post-project “value realization” to review and assess impacts and improvements
Interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity to working in a professional, entrepreneurial environment
Manage customer expectations effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational objectives
Qualifications
Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and empathize with team members, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment
Project Management Expertise: Mastery in project management methodologies, including PMI, PRINCE2, and agile/ product approaches
Ability to prioritize competing priorities to ensure needs are met
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, vital for transparent reporting and effective stakeholder communication
Ability to present in front of leaders and steering committee
Business Acumen: Distinctive blend of business, IT and financial skills are crucial to drive change and implement/ roll out solutions
Ability to analyze complex business issues to solve problems
Influence and Negotiation: Effective influencing and negotiating skills, particularly in environments where direct resource control may be limited
Portfolio and Program Management: Experience with Portfolio or Program Management, demonstrating competency in managing complex projects and initiatives
Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading teams, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving
Working Across Business Units (BU): Ability to work with different BUs to understand their needs and gain leaders buy in for proposed projects
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, project management or general business management
Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated competency in project management role involving the planning and execution of multiple projects or a large project
Minimum of 5 years IT experience solving business problems and managing across multi-functional team
PMP or CSM certificate required
Experience working across multi-functional BUs with a proven track record of building and cultivating relationship and establishing trust
Responsibilities
The SPM plays a pivotal role in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of projects during the Initiation and Planning phases
The individual is responsible for thorough project scoping, planning, and alignment with organizational objectives
The SPM provides crucial leadership, guidance, and motivation to project teams, ensuring that projects are meticulously planned and successfully executed on time and in budget
Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding & resource limitations, and appropriate approach (i.e., waterfall, agile, products) to accomplish projects
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, tasks, and risk
Lead development of EPMO standards and tools to facilitate decision-making and execution
Provide strong leadership and motivation to project team members during the project initiation and planning phases
Memorialize project requirements and establish Work Breakdown Plans, Resource requirements, and project budgets
Work with project owner to accurately reflect the work to be done in the project value proposition
Provide project reporting and insights which reinforce emerging Governance mechanisms
Tran and develop Associates project management skills
Transition to Delivery:
Facilitate a seamless handoff to delivery project managers by reviewing requirements, scope, plans, stakeholders, and other pertinent project details prior to kickoff
Provide fundamental project management and reporting training to extended project team members, ensuring adherence to EPMO standards
Facilitate post-project “value realization” to review and assess impacts and improvements
Interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity to working in a professional, entrepreneurial environment
Manage customer expectations effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational objectives
Company Overview:
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a full-service industrial real estate developer, investor and advisor, focusing on institutional-grade industrial properties. From acquisitions and joint ventures to development, property management and fund/asset management, Hillwood provides creative solutions for its customers and long-term value for its partners. Hillwood has experience in 63... markets across North America and Europe and has developed and acquired 270.3 million square feet (Q3-2023). For additional information, visit www.hillwood.com.
Position Summary:
We are currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager (PM) in Dallas, TX that will sit within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO.) The SPM plays a pivotal role in leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of projects during the Initiation and Planning phases. The individual is responsible for thorough project scoping, planning, and alignment with organizational objectives. The SPM provides crucial leadership, guidance, and motivation to project teams, ensuring that projects are meticulously planned and successfully executed on time and in budget.
Responsibilities:
• Project Planning and Scoping:
• Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding & resource limitations, and appropriate approach (i.e., waterfall, agile, products) to accomplish projects.
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, tasks, and risk.
• Lead development of EPMO standards and tools to facilitate decision-making and execution.
• Project Leadership and Execution:
• Provide strong leadership and motivation to project team members during the project initiation and planning phases.
• Memorialize project requirements and establish Work Breakdown Plans, Resource requirements, and project budgets. Work with project owner to accurately reflect the work to be done in the project value proposition.
• Provide project reporting and insights which reinforce emerging Governance mechanisms.
• Tran and develop Associates project management skills.
• Transition to Delivery:
• Facilitate a seamless handoff to delivery project managers by reviewing requirements, scope, plans, stakeholders, and other pertinent project details prior to kickoff.
• Provide fundamental project management and reporting training to extended project team members, ensuring adherence to EPMO standards.
• Facilitate post-project “value realization” to review and assess impacts and improvements.
• Stakeholder Interaction:
• Interact with senior leadership and key stakeholders, demonstrating sensitivity to working in a professional, entrepreneurial environment.
• Manage customer expectations effectively, ensuring alignment with project goals and organizational objectives.
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, and empathize with team members, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Project Management Expertise: Mastery in project management methodologies, including PMI, PRINCE2, and agile/ product approaches. Ability to prioritize competing priorities to ensure needs are met.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, vital for transparent reporting and effective stakeholder communication. Ability to present in front of leaders and steering committee.
• Business Acumen: Distinctive blend of business, IT and financial skills are crucial to drive change and implement/ roll out solutions. Ability to analyze complex business issues to solve problems.
• Influence and Negotiation: Effective influencing and negotiating skills, particularly in environments where direct resource control may be limited.
• Portfolio and Program Management: Experience with Portfolio or Program Management, demonstrating competency in managing complex projects and initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated experience in leading teams, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving. Ability to interface with our different business unit leaders to identify their needs and translate the needs into actionable items.
• Working Across Business Units (BU): Ability to work with different BUs to understand their needs and gain leaders buy in for proposed projects.
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, project management or general business management.
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated competency in project management role involving the planning and execution of multiple projects or a large project.
• Minimum of 5 years IT experience solving business problems and managing across multi-functional team.
• ERP or consolidation system experience required, JD Edwards or OneStream preferred.
• PMP or CSM certificate required.
• Experience working across multi-functional BUs with a proven track record of building and cultivating relationship and establishing trust.
EEO Statement:
Hillwood is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law
Company information
In 1988, Ross Perot, Jr. founded Hillwood based on the core values of character, courage and integrity. Rooted in a strong entrepreneurial vision, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers and partners through real estate development, investments and public-private partnerships.Based in Dallas, Texas, Hillwood is ranked today as one of the top industrial, commercial and residential real estate developers in the country. Our large, signature projects have become premier environments for residents and customers to live and work. We actively develop and buy industrial land and buildings across the U.S. This makes Hillwood somewhat unique as an investor and developer. In addition to being a leader in commercial and residential developments as well as specialized projects such as sporting arenas, industrial airports and museums, our work has been consistently recognized as best in class.Our founding project, AllianceTexas, has been hailed as one of the best mixed-use developments in the world. The 27,000-acre master-planned community envelops the world’s first industrial airport and has generated more than $1 billion in economic impact, creating more than 63,000 jobs and 53 million square feet of new development in the process.We strive to make an impact on the communities we serve by incorporating insightful master-planning development, innovation and creativity, and focusing on long-term sustainability. Our handiwork can be seen in more than 40,000 single-family lots across 104 master-planned communities.Whether generating new jobs, improving infrastructure or volunteering in our communities, Hillwood remains dedicated to building a brighter future.
Logistics, Transportation, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Construction, Technology, Hospitality, Real Estate, Aerospace and Defense, Aviation
Privately Held
Founded: 1988
Company Specialties:
Real Estate, Investments, Oil & Gas, Land & Cattle, Aviation, Property Management, Industrial Real Estate, Multi-family Real Estate, Construction, Development, and Oil and Gas
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