IT Project Manager, PMO

Description

ROLE: IT Project Manager, PMO

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Manager

LOCATION: Hybrid / Corporate Office in Houston

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 16,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its at .

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a results-driven Project Manager to join our PMO. The ideal candidate will drive execution, provide strong leadership and strategic insight, and leverage cross-functional expertise to oversee and deliver a broad portfolio of projects in technology, finance, and property operations.

This role requires hands-on project delivery – building detailed plans, charters, and budgets, actively managing tasks, engaging stakeholders, strategizing on risk mitigation, planning benefit realization, and holding teams accountable to their work.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project management of high-impact initiatives across the multifamily project lifecycle with a strong emphasis on technology implementation and integration with third party vendors.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leaders to align projects with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing; monitor performance against KPIs and delivery milestones.
• Apply standardized PMO frameworks and governance to ensure projects meet scope, quality, compliance, and financial targets.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and conflicts early; lead resolution strategies across departments and vendors.
• Deliver consistent executive reporting, status updates, and portfolio visibility to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the maturation of PMO practices through coaching, process improvement, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Manage and influence third-party vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Support or lead RFP processes, including requirement gathering, RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, and selection, in collaboration with stakeholders.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Minimum 5 years of progressive, hands-on project management experience, delivering complex, cross functional, and technology driven initiatives.
• Experience in implementing third party systems is a strong asset (such as ERP systems, budgeting systems, HCM systems, procurement systems, .
• Demonstrated success leading technology-focused projects, including systems rollouts, integrations, and digital platform implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certification.
• Proficient in project tools such as MS Project or Jira.
• Experience in the real estate industry, particularly in the multifamily sector, is considered an asset.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.