Senior Project Manager-Prior experience with Education Departments
Posted 3 days ago by 1750846404
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Senior Project Manager will oversee the delivery of software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system, reporting to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO. This role requires strong leadership in Agile project management, particularly within the education sector, and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. The position emphasizes process consistency, deliverable quality, stakeholder satisfaction, and effective leadership. The ideal candidate will 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 create project budgets and plans.
- Monitor 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 improve efficiency.
- Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinating project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.
Key Skills:
- 8 Years of experience with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology.
- 3 Years of experience with Power BI.
- 3 Years of experience with Data Lake.
- Knowledge of project management theories and practices applied to complex projects.
- Strong customer-service mindset focused on stakeholder needs.
- Ability to motivate and influence others without direct reporting relationships.
- Critical thinking abilities for decision-making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work outside regular hours as needed.
- Understanding of school finance or state tax laws.
- Scrum Master experience.
- PMI Certification.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Title: Senior Project Manager (preferably in Department of Education)
Location: Austin, TX (Remote)
Client: Texas Education Agency -(70125072)
Duration: 2+ Months
Description:
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.
Required Skills:
- 8 Years of Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology.
Preferred Skills:
- 3 Years of Working with Power BI
- 3 Years of Working with Data Lake
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge and appreciation of project management theories and practices applied to complex projects.
- A strong customer-service mindset focused on meeting the needs of stakeholders.
- Skill at motivating and influencing others where there is not a direct reporting relationship.
- Demonstrate critical thinking abilities by asking questions, synthesizing, and analyzing information to make decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences.
- A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve.
- Willingness and availability to work outside the regular work hours, as needed, to support project needs.
- Willingness and ability to adapt to unexpected tasks, as assigned.
- Understanding of school finance or state tax laws, such as property tax, homestead exemptions, school bonds
- Scrum Master experience
- Agile/Scrum experience
- PMI Certification