Job Description
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 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 Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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.***
DSHS CFO is requesting a Project Manager (PM) to work with program and IT to implement Budget Planning Tool project activities. This includes but not limited to facilitate meetings manage the project milestones and deliverables and change request manage risks and issues track project budget manage project scope complete various reporting etc. to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget.
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
- 10 Required Skilled in managing project with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans documenting risks issues and contingency plans
- 10 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
- 10 Required Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications guide and facilitate the SDLC process
- 10 Required Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholder. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
- 10 Required Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates and conduct regular project team meetings
- 10 Required Ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced environment
- 10 Required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- 10 Required Agile methodology overseeing and tracking development progress and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines
- 10 Required Agile Experience - Managing the project with feature driven sprints
- 5 Preferred Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies
- 2 Preferred PMP Certification
TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 10/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 07/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1832 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 701 W 51st Street Austin TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidates and/or Vendors expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees including any requirement for original receipts.
Program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position. Subject to change per manager.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends evenings and holidays as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Required Experience:
IC