EPMA

Description

Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with proven experience managing large-scale Desktop Refresh projects, including the deployment and replacement of end-of-life desktops, laptops, and printers, as well as support for new hires and equipment failures. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle from planning through execution and closure across multiple concurrent initiatives.

This position demands strong attention to detail, excellent organizational and financial management skills, and the ability to manage large volumes of hardware deployments while ensuring quality, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Title: Sr IT PM – Desktop Refresh

Type: Long term contract - 1 year plus

Location: Houston Downtown- Need to be onsite- 5 days a week

Industry: Oil & Gas

W2 Employment only, No C2C, No Sponsorship, No Relocation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for desktop refresh programs, including deployment of new equipment and replacement of aged or broken devices.
• Define project objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables; ensure alignment with business goals.
• Manage all aspects of project documentation: schedules, scope statements, budgets, inventory logs, and issue/risk registers.
• Oversee high-volume inventory tracking and ensure accurate recording and validation of all deployed or replaced hardware.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT support, procurement, and business units to ensure seamless execution.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings with technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Maintain budget control, forecast monthly spend, track actuals, and manage purchase orders.
• Drive quality control and risk mitigation throughout project lifecycle.
• Adapt plans and respond to change quickly and effectively, supporting an agile deployment environment.
• Support resource planning and work allocation to ensure timely and accurate delivery of milestones.
• Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1-4 years managing desktop refresh or IT hardware deployment initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK preferred).
• Proven experience managing high-volume hardware deployment, including desktops, laptops, and peripherals.
• Exceptional organizational, tracking, and documentation capabilities.
• Strong financial management skills: budget forecasting, PO tracking, and reporting.
• Effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Experience with asset/inventory management systems
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, SCCM, or equivalent ITSM tools
• Understanding of ITIL processes and hardware lifecycle standards

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA

We believe in the investment of our people. Strong client results and company growth is a direct result of our focus on personal growth for every single employee. With regular reviews and measurable development plans, we help you focus on the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. From on-the-job learning to professional development programs, we help you to grow throughout your career and ready you for the opportunities that lie ahead.

EPMA'S CULTURE

BE INSPIRED our 10 core values are at the forefront of everything we do. We take pride in investing in the development of our people, because they are part of the EPMA family and DNA. Call us old fashioned, but we believe in building talent, and we take pride in preparing our future leaders and innovators. You will find a fun, exciting and rewarding career at EPMA.

ABOUT EPMA

Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.

EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.