Senior IT Project Manager (PMP, Agile, data management) NEW!

Senior IT Project Manager (PMP, Agile, data management)

Austin,TX

DatePosted : 12/14/2025 12:39:55 PM

JobNumber : DTS1017187596

JobType : Contract

Skills: PMP, IT project management, Data warehouses Data lakes Data analytics / business intelligence Web-based (J2EE) or SOA-related systems, PMLC AND SDLC AND Agile

Job Description

seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to support the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) initiatives within the Office of the Chief Data Architect. This role will manage complex, enterprise-level IT projects focused on data integration, analytics, and cloud-based reporting solutions aligned with the Texas Data Management Framework

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of IT project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closure.
• Oversee resource allocation, work plans, schedules, and budgets for PMAS initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Office of the Chief Data Architect and Office of Data Analytics & Reporting to support cloud analytics and Access & Eligibility Services reporting.
• Develop and publish project management documentation and deliverables in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework standards.
• Lead Agile project execution, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives, and Kanban workflows.
• Establish and maintain strategic project roadmaps in coordination with vendors, HHS divisions, and federal stakeholders.
• Conduct procurement activities, including creation of RFPs, to acquire vendor services for data management initiatives.
• Support the development of federally approved IAPDs to obtain matching federal funds.
• Oversee expanding data integration initiatives across HHSC departments.
• Manage day-to-day project operations and ensure deliverables meet state, federal, and agency compliance requirements.
• Identify project risks and coordinate resolution with leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership, including progress, risks, budget, and timeline reporting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of IT project management experience
• Active PMP certification (required)
• 8 years working in the IT industry, including data management solutions such as:
• Data warehouses
• Data lakes
• Data analytics / business intelligence
• Web-based (J2EE) or SOA-related systems
• Proven experience across the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Strong experience leading Agile projects and sprints
• Expertise in:
• Risk management and issue resolution
• Budget tracking and cost management
• Stakeholder communication and executive reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring teams
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the healthcare or public health sector
• Experience working with Health and Human Services agencies
• Experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives
• Familiarity with Access & Eligibility programs
• Experience managing vendor relationships and matrixed project environment