Project Manager III

Work location: THR Corporate Campus, 612 East Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011 (Primarily Remote, must live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area)

About the Role

The Project Manager III (PM III) will oversee the IT components of multiple large-scale construction projects. This role leads large, complex, and high-profile projects and programs using Waterfall or Agile processes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, stakeholder and vendor management, mentoring junior PMs, and participating in process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Waterfall Project Delivery (when applicable):
  • Creates and continuously updates a Project Management Plan for each project.
  • Develops comprehensive project plans, outlining milestones, dependencies, and deliverables for all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Ensures all business and technical requirements are documented, validated, and incorporated into project work.
  • Defines and sequences project activities using work breakdown structures and critical path analysis to develop a realistic master schedule.
  • Develops detailed schedules, determines task dependencies, sequences project tasks, and estimates durations using project management tools and templates.
  • Monitors project progress against timelines, proactively addressing any variances to keep projects on track.
  • Manages project scope by defining deliverables and following the appropriate change control process.
  • Monitors and controls project budgets, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure successful delivery within scope and constraints.
  • Completes all required project documentation and closes projects in a timely manner when finished.
• Agile Project Delivery (when applicable):
  • Leads Agile projects using Scrum or Kanban, establishing clear roles, sprint cycles, and backlogs to promote transparency and adaptability.
  • Applies Agile principles to drive project success by encouraging iterative development, frequent stakeholder feedback, and rapid response to changing requirements.
  • Works with Product Owners and Scrum teams to identify and document requirements and develop the Product Backlog.
  • Facilitates Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement and team alignment.
  • Coaches and mentors project teams on Agile principles and best practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and adaptability.
  • Champions continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned into future iterations.
  • Drives backlog refinement sessions, prioritizes features and tasks in partnership with Product Owners, and ensures transparency across all stakeholders.
  • Utilizes Agile metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for optimization.
  • Removes impediments that block team progress and proactively addresses risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Ensures Agile best practices are consistently applied, coaching teams on effective estimation, user story writing, and incremental delivery.
• Project Leadership & Delivery:
  • Leads enterprise-level projects using Waterfall methodologies and/or Agile (Scrum/Kanban), selecting the most appropriate approach for business needs.
  • Aligns project objectives and strategies with overall business goals, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.
  • Creates project documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Ensures timely completion of deliverables by proactively identifying dependencies and resolving bottlenecks.
  • Directs activities with vendors, stakeholders, and internal teams, facilitating seamless communication and integration efforts to support project execution.
  • Creates program-level plans with workstream leaders, validates alignment with the overall program timeline, and generates program-level reporting for leadership and steering teams.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management:
  • Creates and executes comprehensive communication plans tailored to stakeholders’ needs, leveraging multiple channels (written, verbal, digital) for maximum impact.
  • Provides clear, timely, and concise updates through presentations, reports, and regular status meetings.
  • Facilitates meetings and workshops to elicit requirements, manage expectations, and resolve conflicts or issues as they arise.
  • Builds and maintains productive relationships with team members, executives, clients, and external partners.
  • Identifies key stakeholders and manages their engagement throughout each project phase.
• Risk & Issue Management:
  • Identifies, captures, and monitors project risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Manages risk and issue registers and develops mitigation strategies.
  • Assesses the likelihood and impact of risks and issues, regularly updating stakeholders on status and changes.
  • Tracks and escalates major issues as necessary, facilitating prompt resolution and minimizing project disruption.
• Mentorship & Innovation:
  • Mentors and coaches junior project managers, sharing best practices, tools, and templates.
  • Leads and participates in process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and quality.
  • Stays abreast of the latest industry trends, certifications, and technologies, sharing relevant knowledge with the team.
  • Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the project management office (PMO).
  • Facilitates learning sessions and knowledge-sharing forums to promote professional development.
• Resource & Time Management:
  • Identifies required resources, working with resource managers from the necessary teams to properly deliver projects.
  • Tracks resource utilization and availability, adjusting resource needs to address bottlenecks and maximize efficiency.
  • Collaborates with resource managers to resolve resource conflicts and negotiate priorities.
  • Manages the time approval process and tracks resource utilization against the project plan.
• Vendor Management:
  • Establishes and maintains strong vendor relationships, ensuring vendor resources are engaged at the proper time(s) to keep projects on schedule.
  • Monitors vendor performance and enforces expectations and team culture.
  • Determines appropriate response actions for identified risks with the project team and stakeholders, creating action plans for agreed-upon responses.
• Provides complete and concise project communications to project teams, stakeholders, and executives.
• Develops project communication plans that serve as a roadmap to drive project communications, problem escalations, decision-making, and executive summaries.
• Drives projects to completion leveraging an Agile methodology.
• Possesses the ability to lead Kanban-based projects.
• Recognizes which projects should utilize Kanban versus Scrum techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Clinical field, Business, or related field. OR 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree. (Required)
• 7 years of experience in leading projects; 6+ years in IT or healthcare preferred. (Required)
• Waterfall Project Delivery experience a plus.
• Prior program management experience (Preferred).
• Previous Construction project management primarily focused on Information Technology aspects of construction projects (Highly Preferred).
• PMP - Project Management Professional Certification upon hire (Required) OR A-CSM - Advanced Certified ScrumMaster (Required).
• PgMP - Program Management Professional (Preferred) OR CSP-SM - Certified Scrum Professional – ScrumMaster (Preferred).

Benefits

• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Strong Unit-Based Council (UBC) and supportive team environment with opportunities for growth

Schedule

Full Time Days (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday) for 40 hours per week.