Software Project Manager

Position Summary:

IEM is looking for a Full-Time- Software Project Manager to lead and oversee critical aspects of software selection, procurement, and implementation initiatives. This role requires the ability to manage stakeholders, vendors and software deployment teams while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule, within scope, and in alignment with all regulatory and contractual requirements.

Primary Location:  

• Candidates can originate from anywhere in the State of TX.
• Candidates will work remote and travel to Harris County TX as per business need.
• All remote work environments require the ability to maintain minimum Internet speeds of 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, as well as a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, regardless of the type and number of devices using your Internet connection. You must also have account privileges and access to your Internet service provider account during working hours for the purposes of maintaining the Internet connection, if needed.

Travel Requirements:

• This position require travel to complete work assignments or attend meetings. 

Essential Functions:

• Project Oversight: Lead the end-to-end technical project management of disaster recovery initiatives, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct needs, host virtual workshops, and engage with stakeholders to identify program requirements and address key challenges.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor selection processes, including developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), conducting evaluations, and facilitating negotiations to align with Harris County’s operational goals. This includes providing comparative analysis for each vendor, with summaries and recommendations based on vendor assessment. 
• System Implementation: Oversee onboarding, configuration, and integration of systems of record (SOR) to ensure smooth transitions and minimal operational disruptions.
• Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including FEMA, HUD, and other grant-specific requirements. Assess service level agreements (SLAs) for adherence to project and regulation standards. 
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address challenges in program alignment, system performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Training and Documentation: Ensure user acceptance testing (UAT) is completed, and that tailored training sessions, and prepare comprehensive user manuals and project documentation are provided to project standards.
• Communication and Reporting: Serve as a liaison between the steering committee, project teams, and vendors, providing regular updates, progress reports, and performance evaluations.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or commensurate experience with another degree.
• PMP and/or CSM certification.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably in grants management, reimbursement programs, systems of record or related fields.
• Proven experience in managing federally funded projects, including familiarity with 2 CFR 200 guidelines.
• Expertise in vendor management, system implementation, data integrations and program oversight.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of FEMA and HUD program requirements
• Experience in coordinating cross-functional teams in a virtual environment or a remote workforce.
• Familiarity with IT cybersecurity standards and data security measures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.

Benefits and more:

• Starting Salary based on location and experience: $125,000 - $145,000.
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD

Why join IEM:

We are a woman owned company in Emergency Management that embraces teamwork, collaboration, flexible performance, actionable solutions and integrity/ethics. Our work touches everyone. We produce results that matter. Results that save lives – join us while we build a safe, secure and resilient world.

Our culture:

IEM believes in the greater good and it is our commitment to attract those who have excellent technical skills, creative minds and innovative ideas to keep propelling us forward.   

IEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from Human Resources.