Senior IT Infrastructure & Disaster Recovery Program Lead

The Jupiter Group, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jupiter Group, Inc seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead Disaster Recovery and enterprise resiliency initiatives in Downtown Houston. This on-site role coordinates cross-functional teams across application, infrastructure, security, and operations to deliver planned recoveries and program improvements.

You will plan, execute, and report on software and technology projects using established PM methodologies, manage budgets and risks, and drive governance, dashboards, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years managing multiple, complex projects.
• Proven success building and leading project teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, influencing, organizational, and facilitation skills.
• Proficient in Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Azure DevOps (TFS), Microsoft Office Suite, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects from initiation through implementation, including RFP development, vendor selection, proof of concept, requirements gathering, design, development/configuration, testing, integration, data conversion, user acceptance, go-live, and project close.
• Manage projects across diverse technology domains such as enterprise applications, infrastructure upgrades, data platforms, digital transformation initiatives, and IT support operations.
• Coordinate and oversee the utilization of shared resources across multiple projects, ensuring effective allocation and prioritization requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, secure and organize resources, coordinate project activities, monitor budgets, assess dependencies, and manage project issues.
• Monitor project progress and adjust resources and priorities accordingly.
• Assess project dependencies, risks, budget constraints, and resource conflicts to ensure successful implementation, including contingency planning.
• Support continuous improvement of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ensure all team members are aligned on business requirements, design documents, and any other technical requirements.
• Build and lead high-performing teams by leveraging individual strengths, technology, and organizational processes.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, operations, vendors, and compliance to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment across departments and leadership levels.
• Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to leadership.

Skills

IT Infra Projects

DR/BC/OR Experience

Executive Dashboards

Infrastructure Coordination

Cross-functional Leadership

Governance & PMO

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / MIS / CIS or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Azure DevOps (TFS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

The Jupiter Group, Inc seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead Disaster Recovery and enterprise resiliency initiatives in Downtown Houston. This on-site role coordinates cross-functional teams across application, infrastructure, security, and operations to deliver planned recoveries and program improvements.

You will plan, execute, and report on software and technology projects using established PM methodologies, manage budgets and risks, and drive governance, dashboards, and continuous