IT Project Manager - Renewables / Cybersecurity / PMO

Talan Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on implementing IT solutions for new solar farms, coordinating with multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills and a solid understanding of IT and cybersecurity concepts. They will manage project tracking and reporting, ensuring timely delivery across various projects in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
• Understanding of IT, network, and cybersecurity concepts is required.
• Experience with PMO methodologies is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end IT implementation for new solar sites.
• Act as the main IT coordination point with various vendors and partners.
• Track cybersecurity topics in collaboration with HQ cybersecurity teams.
• Support PMO activities including project tracking and reporting.
• Manage escalations and ensure timely delivery across projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

IT/network/cybersecurity understanding

Experience with PMO methodologies

Quick learning of technical vocabulary

Tools

ServiceNow

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

Power BI / DAX

Job description

IT Project Manager - Renewables / Cybersecurity / PMO

We are looking for an IT Project Manager to support renewable energy projects in the US, with a strong focus on IT deployment for new solar farms. The role involves coordinating IT, cybersecurity, and external vendors in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Qualifications

• Coordinate end-to-end IT implementation for new solar sites, including network equipment, servers, OT firewalls, and remote access solutions
• Act as the main IT coordination point with EPCs, SCADA vendors, O&M partners, and internal IT teams
• Track cybersecurity topics such as audit findings, remediation actions, and technical documentation, in collaboration with HQ cybersecurity teams
• Support PMO activities including project tracking, KPI follow-up, and light financial/billing reporting via Power BI dashboards
• Manage escalations and ensure timely delivery across multiple projects at different lifecycle stages

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders (technical and non‑technical)
• Understanding of IT/network/cybersecurity concepts
• Experience with PMO methodologies
• Ability to learn technical IT vocabulary quickly

Nice to Have

• Exposure to solar or renewable energy sites, OT / SCADA environments
• Knowledge of industrial / renewable sites: strong plus

Tools

Tools: ServiceNow, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI / DAX