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Houston Methodist

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills * Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e. creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Intermediate word-processing and ...

RS Utility Structures Inc

Sr Project Engineer

Humble, TX · On-site

$15/hr

The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a primary technical resource for Sales Engineers, Project ... Experience withstructural calculations, including sag-tension analysis, pole/structure loading, and ...

RS Utility Structures Inc

Sr Project Engineer

Humble, TX

$85K - $111K/yr

The Senior Project Engineer will serve as a primary technical resource for Sales Engineers, Project ... Experience withstructural calculations, including sag-tension analysis, pole/structure loading, and ...

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Innovar

Senior Project Leader

Houston, TX · On-site

Sr. Project Leader - Consultant The Sr. Project Leader is responsible for leading and driving ... Coordination of requirements management and analysis activities * Coordination of the development ...

Innovar

Senior Project Leader

Houston, TX

Sr. Project Leader - Consultant The Sr. Project Leader is responsible for leading and driving high ... analysis activities Coordination of the development activities Develop project plans and use ...

LHH US

Senior Project Accountant

Houston, TX · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses for management. * Support project closeout activities, final billings, and reconciliations. * Ensure compliance with accounting policies ...

LHH US

Senior Project Accountant

Houston, TX

$90K - $110K/yr

Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses for management. * Support project closeout activities, final billings, and reconciliations. * Ensure compliance with accounting policies ...

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How much do senior project analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior project analyst in Texas is $95,520.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $108,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by senior project analysts when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Senior Project Analysts often manage several projects at once, which can present challenges such as balancing competing deadlines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. Prioritizing tasks and staying organized are crucial, as unexpected issues or changes in project scope may require quick adaptation. To succeed, Senior Project Analysts typically rely on advanced project management tools, establish clear processes, and foster strong relationships with team members and leadership.

What is the difference between Senior Project Analyst vs Project Coordinator?

AspectSenior Project AnalystProject Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often with certifications like PMP or CAPMBachelor's degree often preferred, certifications less common
Work EnvironmentAnalyzing data, developing reports, supporting project teamsCoordinating schedules, communicating with stakeholders, administrative tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries like IT, construction, finance for project analysis rolesCommon in various industries for project support roles

The Senior Project Analyst focuses on analyzing project data, developing reports, and supporting decision-making, often requiring analytical skills and certifications like PMP. In contrast, a Project Coordinator handles scheduling, communication, and administrative tasks to ensure project progress. Both roles are essential but differ mainly in their focus and responsibilities within project management teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior project analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Project Analyst, you need strong analytical abilities, project management expertise, and a background in business or related fields, often demonstrated by a bachelor's degree and relevant work experience. Familiarity with project management software like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Smartsheet, and certifications such as PMP or CAPM, are highly advantageous. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills set top candidates apart. These competencies ensure accurate project tracking, effective collaboration, and successful delivery of complex initiatives.

What does a senior project analyst do?

A Senior Project Analyst is responsible for supporting and overseeing various aspects of project management within an organization. This role typically involves analyzing project data, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Senior Project Analysts work closely with project managers and stakeholders to provide insights, create reports, and help improve project performance through data-driven recommendations. They may also mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of project management processes.
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Infographic showing various Senior Project Analyst job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% In-person, and 16% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $95,520 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

Sr Project Manager

Houston Methodist Academic Institute

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Senior Project Manager position is responsible for initiating, defining and managing very high-profile projects of considerable complexity. This position sets the strategic direction for the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring completion of projects related to quality processes, systems linkages, documentation, reporting, metrics and review. The Senior Project Manager position has full project life cyle ownership; leading, coordinating, and completing projects from planning and design implementation to measurement and maintenance of desired outcomes with minimal supervision, developing meaningful reports to support business activities, and communicating professionally and persuasively verbally and in writing. This position monitors milestones and identification of potential barriers, providing innovation recommendations and solutions to assure successful execution and stabilization of process. The Senior Project Manager position regularly provides and disseminates project analysis, assignment, timelines and progress reports to leadership, as appropriate.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE
  • Five years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration. May consider HM employee with four years experience with demonstrated progressive responsibility.
  • Master’s degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
  • PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to conduct effective presentations
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, project team member and internal relationships
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced spreadsheet skills (i.e. creating pivot tables, performing v-lookups, and managing large data sets). Intermediate word-processing and presentation software skills
  • Strong project and time management skills
  • Initiative - Exhibits resourcefulness, independent action and judgment that are position appropriate. Evaluates, selects and acts on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives
  • Adaptable – flexible in handling change, able to juggle multiple high priority demands, able to adapt to new situations with innovative ideas or approaches. Can maintain focus on goals and easily adjust to how they are achieved
  • Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Establishes and maintains clear and concise communication, leading and initiating problem resolution related to the project scope. Identifies needs and constraints of project scope and status availability. Facilitates communication, managing stakeholder(s) expectations.
  • Executes project requests from customers and department leadership. Serves as an effective liaison between multiple client groups and stakeholders across various levels of management.
  • Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment fostering teamwork, innovation and excellence. Actively leads and participates in meetings and provides meaningful contributions that drive decision-making and clearly identifies next steps.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Responsible for directing, developing, and implementing operational projects as assigned. Develops and manages project team and scope, goals and critical success factors, effectively communicating progress and delivering timely project outputs.
  • Works in collaboration with leader to drive project to successful outcomes, serving in an advisory capacity for complex business decisions by identifying needs, making assessments and problem solving.
  • Works with leadership teams across multiple departments to identify priorities and achieve organizational alignment across various projects.
  • Actively participates in internal quality-improvement teams, proactively driving quality-improvement initiatives to ensure the best possible delivery of service, quality outcomes, and high customer satisfaction, as appropriate.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops and presents communications that may be distributed to entity, business cases/analysis, reports and presentations with compelling data for leadership review, as appropriate.
  • Analyzes, measures and drives project performance utilizing data gathering tools and methods needed for project requirements. Communicates and disseminates timely data analysis and findings to management and appropriate entities and/or identified committees.
  • Develops and leads training strategies, education and communication related to projects across Houston Methodist and multiple departments, as appropriate. Provides feedback and metrics related to project training, as appropriate.
  • Ope-rationalizes strategic plans with timely execution of project deliverables. Tracks the status and coordinates deadlines of all projects, identifying potential barriers to project progression and implementing solutions/resolutions. Utilizes a variety of software applications to create/compose both non-routine and sensitive senior management level communications and reports.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies; provides recommendations to reduce expenses. Completes timely and accurate expense reports as determined by leadership, as applicable.
  • Prepares estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project. Provides support to aid in complex financial decision making related to project scope, as appropriate.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Analyzes and assesses present and future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities. Participates in strategic planning for department. Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that improve quality or service.
  • Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of current practices. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: Yes
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Bachelor’s degree

EXPERIENCE
  • Five years experience in a related discipline, managing multiple projects of a complex nature for a significant duration. May consider HM employee with four years experience with demonstrated progressive responsibility.
  • Master’s degree combined with HM Fellow satisfies all experience requirements

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Preferred
  • PMP - Certified Project Management Professional (PMI)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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