Project Manager(State Project exp req) in Austin, TX

Title / Level : Project Manager

Location - Austin, Texas 78751

Duration - 7 months

Position is ONSITE at the location listed above (NO REMOTE WORK). Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position (Within 50-mile radius).

• Subject to change per the hiring team

Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.

Note : Prior experience working with state client (with State of Texas is a plus) is required.

Description :

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Manager position within the DSHS Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of DSHS project management for program related activities. Work involves overseeing DSHS priority initiatives and managing special projects utilizing project management best practices in coordination with agency business and program units. Duties include : assessing, analyzing, planning, researching, coordinating and evaluating project management implementation, assuring the use of best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.

This position is responsible for maintaining coordination across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include : developing project management tools; maintaining project management data on critical and major projects; reporting progress on key projects to executive / senior staff; providing recommendations regarding project management practices to agency leadership, and reporting the status of key projects and accomplishments.

This position will also work with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

Required

Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and / or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues.

Required

Ability to develop and deliver reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness.

Required

Skilled in project management of multiple projects with experience with implementations across large organizations to include developing

Required

Managing project plans and documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.

Required

Skilled in effectively mapping business processes and identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and facilitating meetings and group problem solving

Required

Develops or contributes to the development of statements of work, project charters, design documentation, test plans, risk assessments, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.

Required

Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills.

Preferred

Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and budget

Preferred

Experience developing written materials, including briefing documents, administrative reports and PowerPoint presentations, for diverse audiences, including senior and executive management