Technical Program Manager

Since 2003, Bip has been evolving as world class management consultants, embracing best practice in innovation and digitization. Chaucer became part of Bip in 2020 and today our global team comprises over 4000 professionals, present in 13 countries, with over 4500 projects behind us. We are proud to share cutting-edge knowledge in the field of Digital Transformation, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Industry 4.0, IOT and all the Disruptive Technologies that serve every market sector.

We help our clients manage change successfully by creating quality on a large scale through a formula that comprises three levers: Value, People and Technology. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, and we adopt an ethical and loyal approach towards those who choose to work with us. We achieve this by promoting an environment in which people can grow together, blending skills and experiences in a way that works best for our clients while creating meaningful career development for our people.

We are now seeking a Technical Program Managerto join our Houston office. This position is Manager level and suitable for someone with at least five years of relevant Technical Program management experience. We are specifically calling for applicants based in Houston or within a 50-mile commute of Houston. The position is hybrid; most of your work week will be based from home but you will be required on the client site from time to time. You must have valid US work authorization and not require future visa sponsorship.

Who you are:

You are an expert in the integrated delivery of products and initiatives with high levels of complexity. You blend traditional project management with new methods, like scaled Agile, to support effective product development units and coordinate between multiple teams. You are highly technologically literate and are able to create a structured environment in which to coordinate scaled delivery. In addition to core planning and delivery skills, your deep expertise in technology delivery will enable you to speak with software and enterprise technology engineers in their own language.

What you will be doing:

Working with one of our largest clients in the energy sector you will:

• Develop and manage the project, communication, resource plans and processes

• Analyse all management and technical processes to ensure they’re delivered as expected

• Meet regularly with project stakeholders and define project, scope, goals and objectives

• Lead budget and resource allocation through all project phases

• Schedule project timelines

• Make estimates for the budget and schedule

• Generate regular reports to update stakeholders and manage projects

• Establish and train teams on processes and strategies

• Oversee day-to-day technical operations, including assignments and personnel review

• Define roles and responsibilities of the team and determine clear deliverables

• Research and evaluate new hardware and software technology and help make decisions on the cost-benefit analysis of new purchases

• Update and maintain hardware and software systems as needed

• Ensure the ongoing support for the delivered outputs has been planned and agreed with the relevant stakeholders.

What you will bring:

• 5 years + relevant business experience and/or a degree, professional qualification or equivalent;

• Experience in the energy sector

Additional Skills

• Strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate a wide variety of teams associated with the project

• Clear communication skills to guide project teams and coordinate with vendors and management

• Be able to solve problems through critical thinking and having the confidence to implement innovation approaches

• Having analytical, computer and maths skills

• Knowledge of new and established software and/or hardware systems and the ability to train others on them

• Organizational and time management skills to keep teams and projects on schedule

Education & Training

• Masters degree in project management or related technical field preferred

• Project management certification preferred; Certification in Prince 2 and ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional

• Appropriate Agile qualification

• Trained in project management and knowledge of various methodologies to deliver successful projects

Benefits

• Base salary of up to $150k depending on experience

• Discretionary performance bonus

• Sales incentives

• Referral bonus scheme

• Suite of medical, dental and vision insurance

• Short and long term disability

• HSA and FSAs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Public holidays plus PTO plus buy and sell program

• Paid parental leave

• Remote work from home support