Project Manager

Job Description:

The Project Manager will perform senior-level consultative services and technical assistance work for DSHS project management initiatives. Responsibilities include assessing, analyzing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating project implementation, while ensuring adherence to project management best practices and standards. The candidate will maintain coordination across multiple initiatives, provide recommendations to agency leadership, and lead special projects as assigned.

This position is onsite and open only to local candidates in the Austin, TX area..

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, risk logs, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, problem-solving sessions, and stakeholder communications.
• Develop project management artifacts, including statements of work, project charters, design documentation, test plans, risk assessments, budgets, resource requirements, and cost projections.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Report project status, key accomplishments, and recommendations to executive and senior management.
• Maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure projects meet operational, technical, and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams to maximize success across multiple initiatives.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8 years of experience managing multiple projects within large organizations.
• 8 years developing and delivering reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness.
• 8 years in planning, executing, and monitoring projects, including risk, issue, and contingency management.
• 8 years developing project artifacts such as SOWs, charters, design documents, test plans, budgets, schedules, and resource projections.
• 8 years mapping business processes, identifying improvements, and facilitating meetings.
• 8 years developing and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• PMP certification is required.
  
  

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1 year experience preparing briefing materials, administrative reports, and presentations for senior/executive management.
• 1 year experience summarizing and escalating project issues and conducting status updates.
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k), PTO, and medical/dental insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, private equity-backed organization.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  

Eligibility:

Must be local to the Austin area and able to work onsite. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfer.

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