Technical Project Manager

Management Controls Inc. (MCi) is looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our Services Team.  The Technical Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical project planning, management, risk tracking, oversight for key initiatives and implementation projects, ensuring that these initiatives and projects meet expectations and are completed with an extremely high quality.  They coordinate the work of cross-functional teams and Engineering resources to lead E2E software projects including cloud migrations, SAP/ERP and access control systems integration with the MCi TRACK platform. Technical PM will work in close collaboration with MCi Consulting PM to implement software solutions at both the strategic and tactical levels to resolve client business and technology challenges.

Management Controls, Inc (MCi) is a fast-growing, Houston-based enterprise software developer and services provider of contractor data and spend management solutions with over 180 employees across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Our flagship platform, myTrack, enables companies at more than 300 global sites to operate more profitably by giving them greater visibility, control, and efficiency in managing contracted labor, equipment, and materials costs. Our customers save an average of 15% on total contractor spend each year, processing more than $60 billion annually in contractor spending.

Founded in 1989 and privately-owned, MCi is experiencing rapid growth and global expansion and is searching for a Business Development Intern to fuel our new account growth. If you’re ready to start your Sales career working with experienced B2B technology marketing and sales pros focused on booking meetings, generating pipeline, and growing company revenue, we want you on our team!

Management Controls is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position is open to candidates outside of Houston, within the contiguous U.S., that are able to work 100% remote.

Duties and responsibilities:

A Technical Project Manager in the Services organization is responsible for all phases of the project lifecycle for assigned projects; initiation, planning, executing, controlling, and close. The Technical Project Manager will assist in continual improvement of department standards and methodologies to improve the overall delivery for project stakeholders.

• Develops project plans that meet client needs and company goals and coordinates technical personnel through all stages of the project.
• Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing internal and client solutions. 
• Completes projects by coordinating resources and timetables with stakeholders.
• Works closely with cross-functional teams, as well as senior management, to ensure that the integration scope and execution of each project is on track.
• Manages Azure DevOps system and all tickets related to development work for client projects.
• Hold regular team meetings to review progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects.
• Verifies results by audits and lessons learned sessions for technologies implemented. 
• Leads internal projects to meet organizational goals.
• Adheres to MCi’s project management standards and methodologies and recommends strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating project outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. 

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Initiative: Works without direct supervision; searches for ways to contribute; proactively assists other team members; asks for help when needed; volunteers for ad-hoc assignments
• Problem Solving: Anticipates obstacles and proposes constructive solutions; troubleshoots client-specific issues; utilizes MCi resources to resolve problems and challenges
• Motivation: Desires to go “above and beyond” for MCi clients; able to motivate cross0functional teams and client stakeholders to achieve a shared goal; exhibits a positive, can-do attitude
• Adherence to Standards and Directives: Follows MCi’s implementation methodology; utilizes documented standards and utilizes defined processes; follows supervisor instructions
• Communication Skills: Communicates effectively in writing, in person, and by phone or web meeting; exhibits professionalism in client interactions; represents MCi effectively; able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Information Technology or related field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience as an IT Project Manager
• Has managed projects involving ERP integrations (SAP, Oracle, Maximo, etc.)
• An understanding of middleware technologies (PI, PO, MuleSoft, etc.)
• An understanding of web services and API integrations
• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Knowledgeable in SAP (R3, ECC, S4)
• A PMP Certification is a plus but not required
• Access Control System (ACS) integration experience is a plus but not required