Title: Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX (The position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). The program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.)
Duration: Initial contract for 1,000 hours through 8/31/26 (end of fiscal year) with anticipated extension into FY 2027
Client: State of TX
MOI: Video
Must Have Public Sector And State Client Experience
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The Project Manager position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will be a part of the Legacy Analytics Modernization team supporting migration of legacy TIERS analytics and reporting platform(s) to modern solutions and competencies in Data Integration under DIR’s Texas Data Management Framework.
The Project Manager position oversees resource allocations, work plans and schedules for some of the PMAS team's initiatives in the following areas:
- Collaborating seamlessly and smoothly with the Office of the Chief Data Architect and the Office of Data Analytics & Performance on Legacy Analytics Modernization for Access & Eligibility Services Reporting.
- Development and publication of project management documents and deliverables in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework directives.
- Possible creation of RFPs that clearly define the services and deliverables required of a single vendor to design and implement data management solutions.
- Obtainment of matching federal funds for this initiative through the development of federally approved IAPD(s);
The Program Manager position will involve management of all aspects of the project and will report to the IT Data Analytics Support Director.
High-level Responsibilities May Include:
- Working seamlessly and smoothly with various IT and business stakeholder areas to ensure that project deliverables are compliant with state, federal, and other applicable agency standards.
- Establishing a strategic roadmap for projects in coordination with the TSS vendor and all divisions of HHS and federal stakeholders.
- Conducting procurement exercises as necessary to acquire vendor services for assessment or to outsource the effort to a long-term vendor
- Establishing timeline and resource requirements for successful execution of the project. Coordination with key stakeholders and sponsors to obtain approval of resources and timeline.
- Creation of project management deliverables necessary for this project.
- Management of the day-to-day operations and scrums of various projects, and oversight and coordination team established for this initiative.
- Risk identification and coordination of resolution with project leadership.
- Ensuring constant communication with the Office of Data Analytics & Reporting to function as a blended, partnered team with IT
- All other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the
minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
IT project management experience.
8
Required
Work experience in the information technology industry with at least 5 years of experience involvement in data management solutions (i.e., data warehouses, data lakes, etc.), data analytics/business intelligence, web-based (J2EE) development, or SOA-rela
8
Required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
8
Required
Experience in developing clear, concise project documentation
8
Required
Team management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training.
8
Required
Progress monitoring to plan through effective use of risk management practices
8
Required
Keep leadership updated on project issues and progress
8
Required
Expert problem resolution skills
8
Required
Complete experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) required.
8
Required
Tracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool
8
Required
Leading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective, and Kanban
3
Required
PMP CERTIFIED (ACTIVE)
6
Preferred
Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry, specifically public health.
6
Preferred
Work experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives.
6
Preferred
Work experience within a Health and Human Services agency.
5
Preferred
Emphasis on managing relationship weekly activities of TSS Sprint Teams with the State of Texas.
5
Preferred
Effectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment
5
Preferred
The ability to develop, document and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans
5
Preferred
Involved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment
5
Preferred
Experience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on ability to motivate individuals to excel and exceed expectations.
3
Preferred
Experience with access & eligibility programs
