Working Title: Program Manager
Agency: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board 
Location: 1801 Congress Ave. Suite 12.200, Austin, TX 78701
Solicitation Reference Number: 2093A
Telework Policy: Remote work Monday - Friday
Title/Level: Program Manager 3
Category: Project Management
Telework Scope: Telework option, hours are flexible
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requires the services of 1 Program Manager 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Program Manager, Core Technology Type and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
· Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. 
· Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Creating and managing long-term goals.
· Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.
· The Program Manager will be required to comply with THECB data security policy.
Required/Prederred Skills: 

• 15 years, Required - Support leadership initiatives and provide guidance while developing complex solutions to implement desired technical, operational, and business programs.
• 15 years, Required - Assisting with the creation of a contract management plan.
• 15 years, Required - Demonstrate fluency and experience across technical and non-technical IT services.
• 15 years, Required - Demonstrate expertise to construct specific and detailed solutions that encompass process, technology, and staffing plans, risk assessments and corresponding remediation plans relative to complex contract management and technical operations.
• 15 years, Required - Advance knowledge of breaking down project phases into tasks and sub-tasks, as well as working with leads to assign tasks to team members.
• 15 years, Required - Support leadership initiatives and provide guidance while developing complex solutions to implement desired technical, operational, and business programs.
• 5 years, Preferred - Experience with one or more of the state of Texas government agencies