Project Management Administrator

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Houston, TX is seeking a PMO Manager to establish and improve project management standards and governance across the organization.

You will lead portfolio management, KPI tracking, budget supervision, and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with business objectives.

This role requires 5+ years of PM experience and PMP preferred, with proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps or Primavera.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years managing PMO functions or large-scale programs.
• Experience with PM software (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, Primavera).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor project portfolios and provide visibility into project status, risks, issues, and resource utilization.
• Establish and track KPIs for projects and programs.
• Facilitate project prioritization and portfolio management to align with strategic objectives.
• Support project managers with tools, training, templates, and best practices.
• Manage project reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource planning activities.
• Support change management and organizational transformation efforts.

Skills

PMO management

Portfolio management

Budget management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Process improvement

Risk management

Education

PMP (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Azure DevOps

Primavera

Job description

The PMO Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and improving project management standards, processes, governance, and reporting across the organization. This role ensures projects are aligned with business objectives, delivered on time and within budget, and adhere to organizational methodologies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor project portfolios and provide visibility into project status, risks, issues, and resource utilization.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects and programs.
• Facilitate project prioritization and portfolio management to align with strategic objectives.
• Support project managers with tools, training, templates, and best practices.
• Manage project reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for project management processes.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource planning activities.
• Support change management and organizational transformation efforts.

Qualifications

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP (Project Management Professional)

Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years managing project portfolios, PMO functions, or large-scale programs.
• Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, or Primavera.

Required Skills

• Project portfolio management
• Program management
• Budget and financial management
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management
• Leadership and team development
• Process improvement
• Data analysis and reporting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project completion rate
• On-time delivery percentage
• Resource utilization
• Risk mitigation effectiveness
• Portfolio health metrics
• Stakeholder satisfaction scores

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.