14389 - Sr. Project Manager | Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Houston, TX, USA    |     Project Management   |   Full-time
Job Reference: 14389 - Posted 04-Jun-2026

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KellyOCG is partnering with a Fortune 50 energy client on a large-scale enterprise transformation program. We are seeking a Sr Project Manager to drive the day-to-day execution of project activities across multiple workstreams, maintaining the detailed project plan and ensuring deliverables, milestones, and timelines remain on track.

 

Our Sr Project Manager is accountable for:

  • Developing and maintaining the detailed project plan, defining deliverables, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and success criteria across all workstreams
  • Coordinating cross-functional activities, driving alignment among key stakeholders and ensuring cohesive progress
  • Facilitating governance routines including project meetings, steering committee updates, and decision-alignment sessions with the Program Lead
  • Managing meeting logistics: scheduling, agenda preparation, note capture, and action-item tracking
  • Proactively identifying and managing risks, issues, and dependencies; establishing mitigation plans, driving timely resolution, and escalating concerns when necessary
  • Delivering structured, consistent status reporting — dashboards, milestone tracking, risk logs, and leadership summaries for program governance
  • Managing all project documentation: charters, RAID logs, decision logs, change control records, and rolling 7/14/21/30-day lookahead agendas
  • Supporting cutover, hypercare, and stabilization planning, coordinating readiness activities and ensuring a smooth transition into steady-state operations

 

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experiences:

  • 5+ years of project management experience, preferably within large-scale transformation or enterprise technology programs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex project plans with multiple interdependent workstreams
  • Experience facilitating governance routines, steering committees, and executive-level reporting
  • Strong track record of proactive risk and issue management with structured mitigation approaches
  • Advanced proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, or Jira
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
  • Clear, concise communicator who can tailor messaging for operational teams and senior leadership alike
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Collaborative working style with the ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and acts before they escalate

 

Preferred Experience: 

  • PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification 
  • Experience supporting ERP, VMS, or workforce management system implementations 
  • Prior experience in managed service provider (MSP) or contingent workforce programs
  • Houston, TX based candidates preferred; remote candidates will be considered

 

Base pay range for this position is $73,875 - $98,500 per year. Final annual compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location. 

 

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.  Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff

  

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