Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Texas
Senior IT Project Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise technology, healthcare IT, financial services, and defense contracting across a state that hosts both Fortune 500 headquarters and rapidly growing regional employers. The largest hiring volumes sit in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin, where companies like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and USAA consistently recruit senior project leaders to manage complex infrastructure, cloud migration, and digital transformation initiatives. The most in-demand specialties in Texas right now are Agile delivery, cybersecurity program management, and ERP implementation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Success Profile
What makes a successful Sr. IT Project Manager – M&A Infrastructure? Here are the top traits.
- Conceptual
- Proactive
- Problem-Solver
- Strategic
- Technologically Savvy
- Visual Thinker
Culture
Accomplish
Make a meaningful impact by using your problem-solving skills to push the boundaries of innovation in healthcare, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Innovate
Foster a digital mindset to drive IT transformation across McKesson through our evolving data and technology tools.
Grow
Join a supportive environment where you can advance your career and develop both personally and professionally.
Benefits
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Coverage you can rely on
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Health Spending Accounts
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefits that go beyond your base pay
- 401(k) (U.S.)
- Pension (Canada)
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Support for total well-being
- Mental Health Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Education Reimbursement
- Volunteer Opportunities
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Flexible Work Environment
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A culture powered by belonging
By fostering a culture of belonging, we advance our goal of being the best place to work in healthcare—connecting the right talent to the right roles to solve our most critical challenges.
Responsibility
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Enterprise Infrastructure & Technology Platforms (EITP) organization at McKesson provides the core technology foundation that enables McKesson to advance health outcomes for all. The team delivers secure, scalable, and reliable services across key areas including network and telecom, core infrastructure and cloud platforms, and endpoint technology solutions. These capabilities enable business agility, operational excellence, and seamless user experiences across the enterprise.
The Senior IT Project Manager – Infrastructure Mergers & Acquisitions leads delivery of infrastructure initiatives supporting mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, resources, and risks across projects that enable Day 1 readiness and Day 2 transition outcomes. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, execution discipline, and delivery of business value.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead infrastructure projects across all lifecycle phases, including due diligence, planning, execution, and stabilization
- Define project scope and deliverables across networking/connectivity, cloud/hosting, identity, and endpoint services
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, and resource allocation
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure alignment on objectives and timelines
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate to maintain project momentum
- Support Day 1 readiness and Day 2 transition execution for M&A initiatives
- Maintain project governance, including status reporting, communication plans, and decision tracking
- Ensure compliance with enterprise delivery methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid) and security standards
- Facilitate retrospectives and continuous improvement activities
Minimum Requirements
- 6–8 years of experience leading IT projects
- Experience managing cross-functional initiatives in matrixed environments
- Experience with M&A, system integrations, or infrastructure delivery
- Working knowledge of infrastructure technologies, including networking and connectivity
- Experience applying Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid project methodologies
Additional Qualifications
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience coordinating vendors and external partners
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Experience with tools such as Planview, Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project
- Strong problem-solving and execution focus
- PMP, Prince2, or equivalent preferred
- Agile certifications (Scrum Master, PMI-ACP, SAFe) a plus
- ITIL Foundation a plus
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$122,100 - $203,500
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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
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Senior IT Project Manager Job Market in Texas
A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Heart Association2

- Celestica2

- AECOM1

- Axxess Consult1

- Charles Schwab1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Insurance2
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT project manager jobs across Texas.
- PMP certification or equivalent credential recognized by Texas-based employers
- Seven or more years of IT project management experience across enterprise-scale programs
- Proven experience leading Agile and Scrum delivery in cross-functional environments
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Microsoft Project
- Experience managing IT budgets, vendor contracts, and stakeholder communications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior it project manager in Texas?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or business, followed by hands-on project coordination roles that build toward full project ownership. Texas does not require a state-issued license for this role, but the Project Management Professional certification from PMI is the standard credential that Texas employers treat as a prerequisite at the senior level. Large Texas employers in healthcare IT and defense typically expect candidates to have led multi-phase technology programs before moving into senior titles.
How much do senior IT project managers make in Texas?
Senior IT project 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 senior it project managers in Texas?
Employers hiring senior it project managers in Texas right now include American Heart Association, Celestica, and AECOM, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of financial services firms, defense contractors, and integrated health systems means demand for senior project leadership is spread across multiple industries rather than tied to a single sector.
Which Texas cities have the most senior it project manager jobs?
Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the most senior it project manager openings in Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth leads because of its dense cluster of corporate headquarters and regional tech operations, Houston draws demand from energy sector IT and large medical center networks, and Austin's rapid growth in enterprise software and semiconductor companies has made it a consistent source of senior-level project management openings.
Are there remote senior it project manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. Project management is fundamentally a coordination and communication role, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 21% of senior it project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly Texas employers have adopted flexible delivery models since large-scale enterprise adoption accelerated. Planning, reporting, and stakeholder management work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a senior it project manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project coordinator or IT analyst role inside a large Texas employer, where you support existing PMs and build direct exposure to project lifecycles. Healthcare systems like HCA Houston Healthcare and financial institutions like Charles Schwab's Texas operations frequently hire associates into coordinator tracks. Earning a CAPM certification before the PMP, completing a Google Project Management Certificate, or building a portfolio of volunteer or internal projects gives candidates without formal experience a concrete credential to reference when applying to these feeder roles.
Where can I find and apply to senior it project manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to senior it project manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas employers and updates regularly. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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