Sr. Program Manager

Sr. Program Manager Brooksource Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Client Houston, TX Position Overview

We are seeking a driven and organized Sr. Program Manager to lead and coordinate multiple established software development teams while supporting strategic technology initiatives, including GenAI-related projects. This role requires strong cross‑functional leadership and the ability to drive execution across teams that may not report directly to you.

The Program Manager will play a key role in ensuring alignment, delivery, and operational excellence across a portfolio of IT and software development projects.

• Manage 3–4 established software development teams (approximately 10 team members each).
• Drive planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent IT and software projects.
• Coordinate across cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure milestones are met.
• Proactively follow up with internal and external teams to remove blockers and maintain momentum.
• Track project timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Facilitate status reporting and executive updates.
• Support new project initiatives as needed, including potential GenAI‑focused efforts.
• Ensure alignment with program‑level strategy and objectives.
• Promote best practices in project governance, documentation, and communication.

• 5+ years of program management experience required.
• Certified Project Manager (PMP or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Experience managing IT and software development projects required.
• Experience in oil & gas drilling or energy industry environments strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience coordinating multiple teams simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results in environments where teams may not report directly to you.

• Highly organized and execution‑focused.
• Comfortable “chasing down” tasks and holding teams accountable.
• Strong communicator who can influence without authority.
• Thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments.
• Able to balance structure with flexibility when supporting both established and new initiatives.