Project Manager, Principal

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At a Glance:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in software development projects to lead and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

The Project Manager is an integral part of the Enterprise Architecture group and will successfully and consistently plan, execute, monitor, and deliver impactful and strategically aligned projects at Helmerich & Payne. 

The Project Manager partners with the IT Infrastructure, Engineering, Operations, & Technology teams to determine strategic direction and communicate that to all key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. 

The Project Manager must work effectively in collaboration with all functional groups and project stakeholders within H&P, including vendors and consultants to ensure that all project requirements are met as agreed to in both the project plan and the contract. The Project Manager is responsible for managing customer relationships as well as coaching and guiding the project execution team.

This position is expected to be filled in a work location that is within the states of Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma or Texas.

Location: Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma or Texas

Work Type: Hybrid

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What you will do:

•  (Software PM): Requires understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), programming concepts, and technical dependencies to make informed decisions. 
• Organizes, manages, and implements projects by achieving objectives through key results.
• Champion an Agile Mindset by promoting adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all project phases. 
• Utilizing a Servant Leadership mindset actively supports and empowers teams by removing blockers quickly, enabling progress without unnecessary delays. 
• Foster self-organizing teams by creating an environment where teams take ownership of delivery, collaborate effectively, and make decisions autonomously. 
• Encourage short feedback loops and iterative development to accelerate value delivery and respond to changing business needs enabling rapid iteration. 
• Understand CI/CD Principles by demonstrating familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable deployments. 
• Advocate for and leverage automated testing frameworks to maintain quality at speed.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of common CI/CD and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and their role in enabling high-tempo delivery.
• Demonstrate a metrics-driven approach to results using indicators such as: 
  • Velocity: Monitor team throughput across sprints to assess predictability and capacity planning.
  • Burndown Charts: Use sprint and release burndown charts to visualize progress against commitments and identify scope creep early.
  • Cycle Time & Lead Time: Analyze how quickly work items move from start to completion to uncover bottlenecks and improve flow.
  • Quality Metrics: Incorporate defect rates, test coverage into decision-making to maintain delivery quality
• Ensures project objectives align to overall strategic company objectives.
• Partners with IT Infrastructure, Operations, Development, and Technology teams to define and execute plans to support the deployment and scalability of solutions.
• Manages multiple large-scale projects across various portfolios successfully & simultaneously on a consistent basis.
• Develop and manage the overall financials for the project.
  • Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
  • Analyze and control project expenses carefully through the entire project lifecycle.
  • Provide monthly progress reports and financial updates.
  • Review and approve vendor invoices for payment & manage vendor deliverables working with Supply Chain.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk.
• Skilled in meeting facilitation & presentations with complex, cross functional and distributed teams.
• Drive project performance through standard tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira or Azure DevOps Boards, Confluence and Trello.
• Understanding and experience in requirements/scope management, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Review/Retrospectives.
• Acts as a liaison between vendors, consultants, project team and business partners.
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and non-technical business users.
• Ensures project complies with any applicable federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Demonstrates the H&P company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.

What you will need:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Business or Computer Science.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in software development environments.
• 5 years of related I.T. project management experience required using Waterfall and Scrum methodologies.
• PMP and/or comparable project management certification preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under tight timelines. 
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

What we offer:

At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• 401k match 
• Paid Leave Plans
• Parental & Adoption Benefits
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Educational Assistance 
• Learning & Development Opportunities 
• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 

The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!