Empyrean · 12 hours ago
Software Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expEmpyrean is a company that focuses on enterprise technology initiatives, and they are seeking a Software Project Manager to provide project management leadership and delivery oversight. This role involves leading IT security initiatives and the design and operationalization of the Procurement and Vendor Management Framework, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating project status to senior leadership.
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Responsibilities
Act as Project Manager for multiple initiatives across the Security and Procurement & Vendor Management portfolios
Lead delivery of IT security projects, including but not limited to Identity & Access Management (IAM), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), security tooling, audits, and regulatory-driven initiatives
Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Procurement and Vendor Management Framework, including design, documentation, tooling, process implementation, and operational readiness
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, Security, and IT stakeholders to ensure vendor governance, third-party risk management, and compliance requirements are embedded into enterprise processes
Support and manage additional software, platform, or systems initiatives as assigned by the EPMO
Clearly communicate project delivery frameworks and enforce EPMO standards, governance, and best practices across assigned teams
Create, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and proactively communicate potential impacts to stakeholders
Define project success criteria and ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Provide regular, concise project status updates to senior and executive leadership
Coordinate and delegate work across internal teams and external vendors, ensuring accountability and on-time delivery
Identify, assess, and manage risks related to scope, schedule, budget, security, compliance, and vendor dependencies; develop and execute mitigation strategies
Identify and resolve project issues, conflicts, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum
Manage cross-project dependencies and critical path activities across multiple workstreams
Lead project and workgroup meetings, clearly documenting decisions, action items, owners, and next steps
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards, compliance requirements, and organizational policies
Create and maintain dashboards, roadmaps, and project documentation to support governance, transparency, and stakeholder visibility
Collaborate with software developers, service reliability engineers, product owners, security teams, and IT engineers to deliver mission-critical initiatives
Drive continuous improvement by refining delivery processes, streamlining workflows, and strengthening overall EPMO maturity
Qualification
Required
Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment and drive alignment across business and technology teams
Experience delivering IT security initiatives, including IAM, GRC, compliance, audit readiness, or security platforms
Experience leading Procurement and Vendor Management initiatives, including framework design, process implementation, and operational rollout
Strong understanding of third-party risk management, vendor governance, and compliance considerations
Working knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project methodologies (Waterfall, hybrid)
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for project planning, tracking, and documentation
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a strong delivery mindset
Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in evolving enterprise environments
5–7 years of overall project management experience in software, IT, or enterprise technology environments
3–5 years of experience delivering IT security–related projects, such as IAM, GRC, compliance, audits, or security platforms
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience in enterprise project management)
Familiarity with enterprise IAM platforms (e.g., Okta) is preferred
Hands-on experience leading Procurement and Vendor Management initiatives, including framework build and operationalization, is strongly preferred
Experience working in regulated, enterprise, or compliance-driven environments is preferred
Experience managing third-party vendors, including delivery coordination, performance tracking, and dependency management
Demonstrated ability to lead projects involving cross-functional governance, including Legal, Security, Finance, Procurement, and IT
Experience delivering projects that require formal documentation, process definition, and operational handoff
Strong understanding of risk-based delivery, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating delivery, security, and compliance risks
Experience supporting audit readiness, control implementation, or compliance-driven initiatives
Familiarity with security and risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar) is a plus
Experience delivering projects involving policy development, standards, or enterprise frameworks
Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans
Experience working with external consultants or system integrators to deliver enterprise initiatives
Prior experience operating within or alongside an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) is preferred
Company
Empyrean
Established in 2006, Empyrean is a leading technology SaaS company empowering organizations with innovative technology and a service-first approach that accelerates employers’ benefits and employee retention strategies.
501-1000 employees
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2025 (1)
2024 (3)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.99MKey Investors
FTV Capital
2019-11-25Acquired
2015-04-10Series Unknown· $10M
2013-02-27Series Unknown· $41.19M
Leadership Team
Kelly Clark
Chief Information & Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-01-20
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