Project Program Manager Jobs in Texas

Project Program Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with concentrated hiring in aerospace and defense, energy and utilities, technology, and healthcare infrastructure, and openings at every level from coordinator to senior program director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring volume, with major employers like Lockheed Martin, Dell Technologies, and MD Anderson Cancer Center regularly filling these roles. The most sought-after specialties in Texas include IT transformation programs, capital construction oversight, and defense acquisition program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring15
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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LTM Limited
Manager - Program & Project Management
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LTM Limited
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Manager - Program & Project Management
LTM Limited
Irving, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$84k - $128k/yr
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Program Management Mgr - L5
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Program Management Mgr - L5
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$148k - $276k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in construction management
201-500

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Dallas, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Master's degree in construction management
201-500

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University of North Texas
Senior Program Project Coordinator
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University of North Texas
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Senior Program Project Coordinator
University of North Texas
Denton, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree in psychology
5,001-10,000

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Project Program Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
7 jobs
Dallas
7 jobs
Arlington
6 jobs
Irving
4 jobs
Houston
4 jobs
Fort Worth
4 jobs
Denton
3 jobs
Grand Prairie
3 jobs
Plano
2 jobs

Project Program Manager Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin10
  • LTM Limited
    LTM Limited6
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited5
  • PARKHILL
    PARKHILL3
  • University of North Texas
    University of North Texas3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project program manager jobs across Texas.

  • PMP or PgMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years managing cross-functional programs in technology, defense, or energy
  • Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project delivery frameworks
  • Proficiency in program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
  • Strong stakeholder communication skills and experience presenting to executive leadership

Project Program Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project program manager in Texas?

Most Texas employers require a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a technical field plus several years of project management experience. Texas does not issue a state license for project program managers, but earning the Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute is the recognized standard across Texas industries. Large Texas employers in defense, energy, and healthcare consistently list PMP as a requirement or strong preference for program-level roles.

How much do project program managers make in Texas?

Project program managers in Texas earn a median of about $98,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,460 for the lowest 10% to over $162,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project program managers in Texas?

Employers hiring project program managers in Texas right now include Lockheed Martin, LTM Limited, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace primes, major health systems, and energy companies means demand for experienced program managers remains broad and consistent throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most project program manager jobs?

Austin, Dallas, and Arlington hold the highest concentration of project program manager openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy, petrochemical, and medical complex projects drives the largest share of listings, while Dallas anchors technology and financial services programs and Austin's growing tech sector and state government infrastructure generate steady demand for program-level talent.

Are there remote project program manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, given that program coordination, reporting, and stakeholder management translate well to distributed environments. About 83% of project program manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting strong employer appetite for flexible arrangements. Portfolio oversight and planning phases tend to be the most remote-friendly parts of the role, while vendor site visits and cross-team launches often require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a project program manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or PMO analyst role, which Texas employers across energy, defense, and healthcare use as a pipeline into program management. Large Texas employers such as the Texas Department of Transportation, H-E-B, and major Houston-area health systems run rotational or associate program tracks that develop early-career candidates. Earning the Certified Associate in Project Management credential before applying signals readiness, and lateral experience from roles like business analyst, operations coordinator, or construction superintendent is regularly accepted as equivalent foundation.

Where can I find and apply to project program manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to project program manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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