IT Project Manager IV - Construction

About the role

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. As an IT Construction Project Manager, you will lead the on-site execution of IT/OT infrastructure during the construction and commissioning phases, ensuring all systems are implemented in alignment with design specifications and project timelines. You will serve as the primary interface between field operations, construction teams, and IT engineering, coordinating installation, site readiness, and commissioning activities while managing risks, logistics, and contractor/vendor performance. The role ensures seamless transition from design to build by driving field-level execution of connectivity, infrastructure, and security solutions, maintaining alignment with Project Execution (PEx) leadership, and supporting commissioning readiness through disciplined oversight and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates sophisticated projects with significant impact to the organization
• Understands business requirements, project risks, and project lifecycle
• Applies expertise and leadership skills to advise staff and resolve issues
• Measures and reports project performance to leadership
• Cultivates relationships with clients and company partners; mentors others
• Collaborates on software development processes, including requirements gathering, analysis and design, development tools and technologies, release and version control, modern testing methodologies, and deployment management
• Uses business applications for competitive advantage
• Applies knowledge of business challenges to improve products, processes, or services
• Interprets internal/external customer needs, assesses requirements, and identifies responses
• Tracks risks, dependencies, and interdependencies across multiple IT workstreams
• Supports procurement efforts and helps define field requirements related to infrastructure, security, and communications early in the project lifecycle
• Synthesizes and communicates clear status updates to stakeholders and leadership
• Identifies and resolves design gaps to maintain momentum and execution readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or engineering
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in project management with at least three (3) years in information technology, or minimum eleven (11) years’ related business experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
• Position may be based in Tulsa, Houston, or Salt Lake City; candidates not located in Salt Lake City should expect extended travel as needed
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Developed conceptual and practical expertise in the field

This role plans, directs, and coordinates extremely large, complex projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished using best proactive methodologies within prescribed business requirements, time frames, and funding parameters. Performs technical tasks and/or leads teams in projects of extremely complex scope, importance, and/or complexity. Leads development and implementation of technical standards and specifications. Assumes responsibility for interpretation of business aspects and overall project success. Regularly makes unreviewed decisions and serves as an advisor and mentor.