IT Project Manager

Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 1+ year contract

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Authorized to Work in the US

High-Level Description

The Value Specialist for the Technology + Innovation Lab (T+IL) - will be executing all Value related matters for the Lab. This includes the ownership of process design, demonstrating an expert ability in shaping business cases, while simultaneously tracking and communicating impact. This role will require the incumbent to drive the work independently by working directly with the Lab Executive team as part of a small, passionate leadership group responsible for the performance and focus of our self-organizing Agile teams. This role will develop compelling business cases based on extremely complicated and novel business models that draw on expertise from a broad spectrum of stakeholders and viewpoints. This is a highly specialized position that is able to not only demonstrate financial modeling mastery but expertly facilitate information gathering from various sources.

Specific Accountabilities

Value definition and business case support:

Operate as a consultant driven to provide critical business recommendations supported by robust value chain analysis

Lead the business and Lab members (Product Owners) to identify and articulate the key operating and financial measures that are pertinent to the proposed solution

Managing the Lab's intake funnel:

Manage the intake and record keeping of decision support material (one pagers) and advise the Lab Team and BU leadership on the business opportunities presented to the T+IL

Track and maintain records for all idea evaluations from Ideation through Pre-Discovery and Discovery

Maintain the Lab's Lab's data feed for the Lab's Funnel Dashboard

Maintain and manage the Lab intake Kanban and biweekly update meetings

Lead regular sessions for cross-functional exchange of learnings and knowledge

This role will require strong leadership acumen to guide teams with differing levels of maturity, without formal authority

Evaluate the intake readiness of all ideas presented to the Lab

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum 7 years/preferred 10 years of experience working in an extremely high pace and high performing quantitative environments, preferably with native Digital companies

Experience building financial models and value capture

Calculating ROI, EBITDA, Innovation Spending, Expenses vs Cost ratios, etc.

Background in accounting, finance, or consulting is an asset

Experience in educating various types of internal and external clients about Agile methodology and way of working

Entrepreneurial, organized self-starter who is self-motivated, but also a team player with a professional presence and a passion for digital, with proven experience in Agile methodologies and leading cross-functional, self-organizing teams and has a thirst for continuously improving the status quo

Strong computer and analytical skills; proficient with Excel and Power Point

Strong communication skills with ability to get things done, "does not drop the ball", while also collaborating with team

Proven ability to build and cultivate trust-based relationships with diverse individuals within the team and client

Highly accountable and responsible: Self-starting, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient

Passion for and track record of solving problems, removing impediments and shielding the team to deliver at their best

Exceptional organizational and administrative skills, at ease with abundance of details and complexity, yet mindful of big picture, ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize them, and carry them out independently

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree such as CFA or MBA preferred

Our benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

and much more.

About INSPYR Solutions:

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at (url removed).

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.