Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager for an on-site contract in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will support several projects under the IT domain to expand competencies in Data Integration.

The Project Manager position oversees resource allocations, work plans and schedules for some of the team's initiatives in the following areas:

• Development and publication of project management documents and deliverables.
• Creation of RFPs that clearly define the services and deliverables required of a single vendor to design and implement data management solutions.
• Working seamlessly and smoothly with various IT and business stakeholder areas to ensure that project deliverables are in compliance
• 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.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of IT project management experience.
• 8 years of 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-related
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 8 years experience in developing clear, concise project documentation
• 8 years experience in Team management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training.
• 8 years of experience in Progress monitoring to plan through effective use of risk management practices
• 8 years experience keeping leadership updated on project issues and progress
• Expert problem resolution skills
• 8 years experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) required.
• 8 years experience tracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool
• 8 years experience leading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective, and Kanban
• ACTIVE - PMP CERTIFIED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry, specifically public health.
• Work experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives.
• Effectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment
• The ability to develop, document and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans
• Involved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment
• Experience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on ability to motivate individuals to excel and exceed expectations.
• Experience with access & eligibility programs

What We Offer:

Sistema offers competitive pay and solid benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We keep things simple, focus on people, and prioritize long-term relationships with our clients and consultants.

Apply now if you’re a clear communicator, problem solver, and ready to work on-site in Austin, TX!