Sr. Project Manager (OSP Construction)

Peyton Resource Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Dallas, Texas. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency through project management across various industries. Responsibilities include leading project execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and managing risks effectively. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and relevant certifications, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within a technology or professional services environment.
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience managing risk, resolving conflict, and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized PMO processes across all phases of project delivery.
• Manage project execution to achieve KPIs, financial targets, and client satisfaction.
• Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Focus

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Results Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Project management certifications (PMP, Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma)

Tools

CRM/ERP systems

scheduling tools

document management platforms

Job description

This role is responsible for driving operational efficiency and effectiveness through end-to-end project and program management across multiple industries. The Senior Project Manager leads day-to-day project management activities using established PMO standards, methodologies, and systems to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of client-facing initiatives.

The position applies disciplined project management practices to align delivery with organizational priorities, financial targets, and customer satisfaction objectives. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure projects meet budget, profitability, quality, and service-level expectations, while enabling a seamless transition from project delivery to ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute standardized PMO processes and methodologies across all phases of project delivery, including:
• Project Planning: initiation, estimation, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting
• Project Controls: monitoring progress, identifying risks and conflicts, managing scope, schedule, cost, profit, and quality, and implementing corrective actions
• Relationship Management: client engagement, project team leadership, and change management
• Support proposal development and assist with contract and subcontract negotiations in collaboration with sales and legal teams
• Prepare and manage project-related contractual documentation, including Statements of Work, master service agreements, licensing agreements, and post-implementation support arrangements
• Develop comprehensive project roadmaps aligned with stakeholder input, including work breakdown structures, requirements definition, cost estimates, milestone schedules, risk plans, and communication strategies
• Establish project milestones and ensure adherence to approved schedules and delivery plans; proactively resolve delivery challenges through resource allocation or scope adjustments
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, including technical, professional, and administrative contributors
• Manage project execution using a pragmatic blend of project management methodologies to achieve KPIs, financial targets, service levels, and client satisfaction objectives
• Serve as the primary client contact for assigned projects, facilitating regular project reviews addressing cost, schedule, risks, and performance
• Identify opportunities to expand client engagements or support enhancement initiatives, including managing estimates, approvals, and delivery planning
• Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to leadership, steering committees, and key stakeholders
• Proactively manage project risks and issues, escalating as appropriate to ensure timely resolution
• Promote collaboration across departments to support organizational priorities and successful project delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and maturity of project management practices within the PMO
• Achieve performance targets and KPIs established by leadership
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Accountability

Demonstrates ownership of outcomes and understands the connection between individual responsibilities and organizational goals. Proactively identifies improvement opportunities and takes responsibility for results.

Customer Focus

Maintains a strong service orientation, balancing client satisfaction with operational efficiency and cost control. Anticipates customer needs and seeks innovative ways to enhance service delivery.

Business Acumen

Applies sound business judgment to decision-making, aligning project execution with strategic objectives. Leverages technology and data to support informed, cost-effective decisions and cross-functional alignment.

Decision Making

Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment. Effectively resolves complex issues while balancing short-term needs and long-term outcomes.

Results Orientation

Demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting and exceeding performance expectations, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Project management certifications (PMP, Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma, or similar) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within a technology or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of delivering complex projects while balancing customer experience and financial performance
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience managing risk, resolving conflict, and leading cross-functional teams
• Ability to work effectively across multiple internal functions to optimize delivery and resolve issues
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• End-to-end process mindset with experience leading organizational change and managing its impact
• Experience exercising sound judgment in managing team and performance-related challenges
• Proficiency with common project, reporting, and business systems (e.g., scheduling tools, document management platforms, CRM/ERP systems)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%

Supervisory Responsibility

This role may provide project leadership and direction to assigned team members but does not have formal people-management responsibility.