Project Manager

Society of Exploration Geophysicists; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Austin is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex technical projects, including cloud-based initiatives. The role demands strong leadership and project management skills, commitment to best practices, and the ability to engage with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science and at least 6 years of relevant experience, particularly with Azure and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay rates

Medical insurance with employer cost sharing

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in Technical project management for cloud-based enterprise initiatives.
• 6 years managing SDLC-based projects using Agile/Scrum.
• 6 years familiarity with Azure DevOps and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of technical initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders.
• Apply Agile methodologies to drive project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Azure

SDLC

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

.NET

SQL Server

Job description

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin-based firm with over 33 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience, including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company match
• Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**Location of job: Remote**

Responsibilities

The Worker will lead cross-functional teams through the execution of complex technical projects, including the Mainframe Transformation initiative. This role requires strong experience managing enterprise-level projects involving Azure cloud environments, software development(.NET),DevOps practices, and data integration.

The Candidate will be responsible for delivering multiple projects on schedule and within budget by applying project management best practices, ensuring scope alignment, managing stakeholder expectations, and tracking project risks and issues. The ideal candidate will have technical acumen to understand architecture and integration efforts and provide oversight across SDLC phases using Agile methodologies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Project Management: Lead the end-to-end management of Mainframe Transformation and Azure-based technical initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between technical teams, business units, and leadership to ensure alignment.
• Technical Oversight: Understand and manage technical solution roadmaps in Azure, including DevOps CI/CD and software integration strategies.
• Agile Delivery: Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery milestones.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Oversee quality assurance and monitor solution performance in collaboration with technical leads.
• Documentation: Ensure the creation and maintenance of key project documents such as charters, plans, reports, and dashboards.
• Compliance: Support client’s regulatory obligations in the Oil, Gas, and Energy sector through disciplined delivery and documentation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in computer science or a related field
• 6 years experience in Technical project management for cloud-based (Azure preferred) enterprise initiatives
• 6 years experience managing SDLC-based projects using Agile/Scrum
• 6 years of familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and related tools and workflows
• 6 years experience managing or coordinating projects involving .NET Core, C#, SQL Server
• 6 years of strong leadership and ability to manage cross-functional technical teams
• 6 years experience with resource planning, project budgeting, and vendor coordination
• 6 (Optional) years experience with mainframe modernization or transformation projects (added advantage)
• 6 years of excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills
• 6 years experience in creating project plans, dashboards, Gantt charts, and executive status reports
• 6 years of meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high-quality work in a dynamic environment
• 6 years of highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
• 6 years of extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications with stakeholders