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Job Description
This is a remote position.
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 Texass 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.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Working with software application teams using SDLC PMLC and Agile Scrum methodology
3
Preferred
Working with Power BI
3
Preferred
Working with Data Lake
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
Project Manager
Education
Project Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
