Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago by 1750846694
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
USA
Summary: The role of Project Manager 3 involves leading Agile software development teams to deliver applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system. The Senior Project Manager will report to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO and is responsible for ensuring project delivery aligns with legislative and strategic priorities. This position requires strong leadership in project management, particularly within the education sector, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate initiative and advanced project management skills while adhering to the agency's performance competencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and evaluate processes for consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans.
- Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints.
- Communicate with stakeholders, solicit feedback, and build strong relationships.
- Manage problems, resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and motivate the team to take ownership and improve efficiency.
- Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.
Key Skills:
- Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology - Required 8 Years
- Working with Power BI - Preferred 3 years
- Working with Data Lake - Preferred 3 years
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Austin
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
DESCRIPTION
The Client is requires the services of Project Manager 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Manager 3, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Client.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO and play a crucial role in delivering software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system. Responsibilities include leading Agile software development teams through the SDLC to ensure timely project delivery, meeting legislative and strategic priorities. The role requires strong leadership in Agile project management, preferably in education, and involves overseeing project staff and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Essential Functions
Process Consistency (20%): Develop and evaluate processes to ensure consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans.
Deliverable Quality (20%): Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints.
Stakeholder Satisfaction (20%): Communicate with stakeholders, solicit feedback, and build strong relationships.
Leadership (20%): Manage problems, resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and motivate the team to take ownership and improve efficiency.
Vision (20%): Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.
This role demands initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to perform advanced project management work.
You will also demonstrate proficiency in the agency's five Performance Competencies, and a belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military:
Productivity & Quality: Consistently produces high-quality work within expected timelines.
Decision-Making & Judgement: Demonstrates sound judgement and continued benefits for the agency.
Communication & Interactions: Communications achieve the desired actions and strengthen relationships.
Growth Mindset & Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback, data, and self-reflection to inform own work.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology Required 8 Years
- Working with Power BI Preferred 3 years
- Working with Data Lake Preferred 3 years