Cactus Wellhead - IT Project Manager presso Cactus Wellhead (Cactus Companies)

This is a Cactus Wellhead position and is located in Houston, TX. 

JOB SUMMARY: The IT Project Manager position is a hands-on technical/management role. Responsible for: Managing IT technologies and an outsourced IT Services firm, developing and establishing IT infrastructure standards and procedures. The ideal candidate must have both leadership and technical skills to effectively and efficiently manage IT Infrastructure technologies and personnel and outsourced resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
• Oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure, Communication (LAN, WAN, email, etc.), database, backup recovery, regulatory compliance.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT infrastructure including downtime, reporting service levels, defining and tracking IT operational metrics and provide status to management.
• Prepare overall status and activity metrics that documents and tracks delivery of IT services, planned and unplanned system outages, and other key IT performance metrics.
• Maintains overall security of network, systems, and data.
• Ensures high availability of critical business systems.
• Maintain strict controls on data/system backups and recoverability and disaster recovery.
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors in support of staff augmentation and systems support.
• Manage overall capacity utilization of Server/hardware environment ensuring it is optimized to meet business requirements.
• Plan and manage all IT infrastructure projects. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience education combination.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: None required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
• A strong hands-on/technical knowledge of core Microsoft technologies including but not limited to Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS SQL and core Network/Cisco technologies like LAN/WAN, subnets, firewalls, VLAN's, and VPN using Cisco switches, routers.
• A strong hands-on/technical knowledge of VMware technologies including ESXi, vCenter Server, Update Manager, and desktop virtualization.
• Good understanding of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, software delivery, etc.
• Must have a good familiarity with other IT Infrastructure technologies like storage area networks (SAN), WAN acceleration devices, virtualization, and data warehouse.
• Must have proven management skills with the ability to mentor staff members.
• Good people skills and the ability to interact and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Must take a lead role as in IT and act as a go-to person for the business units and IT management when it comes to IT infrastructure technologies supporting both projects and operations.
• Must be a champion for pushing IT standards, procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Must be willing to travel to remote offices to understand current business unit and IT challenges in order to recommend solutions.
• Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up-to-date on the current projects in progress, projects in pipeline and operational issues. Similarly, must stay up-to-date with industry technology trends and applicability of software/hardware solutions. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture. 

This position may require working in potentially hazardous environments if you are traveling to a branch or plant location.  Ensure that you follow all safety guidelines that are required when working in the field, branch or manufacturing facility. 

This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computer
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Walk or stand periodically throughout the day
• Maintain sustained concentration on computer screens
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions."

Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.