Project Management Lead Jobs in Houston, TX

Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Modular Infrastructure Projects

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid Preferred)

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Travel Requirements: 10%

About Submer

Submer designs and delivers end-to-end AI datacenter infrastructure built around industry-leading liquid cooling.

We help organizations scale AI beyond the limits of traditional datacenters by enabling higher density, greater efficiency and lower environmental impact – accelerating time-to-AI from first deployment to full production.

What impact you will have

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic PMO Lead to drive the successful delivery of modular infrastructure projects. This role will coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations to ensure seamless execution from concept through delivery.

This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX, ideally suited for a candidate who can balance on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

The ideal candidate brings strong PMO leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex dependencies, oversee governance, and deliver clear, executive-level insights.

What you'll do

Program & Project Governance

• Establish and maintain PMO frameworks, governance models, and best practices

• Implement standardized processes, controls, and reporting structures

• Drive accountability and alignment across all stakeholders

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as the central hub coordinating engineering, manufacturing, finance, legal, supply chain, and operations

• Ensure seamless collaboration across teams and external partners

• Proactively resolve cross-functional challenges and competing priorities

Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage integrated project plans, schedules, and key milestones

• Track progress and drive on-time, on-budget delivery

• Identify bottlenecks and implement mitigation strategies

Risk, Budget & Dependency Management

• Identify and manage risks across the project portfolio

• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and financial tracking in partnership with finance

• Manage interdependencies across multiple projects and workstreams

Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management

• Deliver clear and concise executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and milestones

• Build dashboards and reporting tools for real-time visibility

• Support leadership decision-making with actionable insights

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA or PMP preferred)

• 8+ years of experience in program/project management, including PMO leadership

• Experience in modular infrastructure, data centers, manufacturing, or industrial environments strongly preferred

• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs at scale

• Strong financial, operational, and risk management expertise

• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency with tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Strong communication and influencing skills

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments

• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.

• Medical Insurance Plan.

• 401k Employee volunteer contribution Plan.

• A great work environment characterized by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach.

• You´ll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

Our inclusive responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.