I. 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.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered works made for hire and are the property of the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Level Description
8 or more years of experience relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently performs a variety of complicated tasks a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization or Scrum Master a plus.
Job 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.
Additional job details and special considerations
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.
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 |
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 |
8 | Required | Agile methodology overseeing and tracking development progress and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines |
8 | Required | Agile Experience - Managing the project with feature driven sprints |
8 | Required | Experience leading and drive multi-million dollar software and IT projects. |
1 | Preferred | Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies |
1 | Preferred | Prior experience in healthcare or Public Health |
1 | Preferred | PMP Certification |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 10/27/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours. This service may be amended renewed and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. 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.
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.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
TERM OF SERVICE Services are expected to start on or around October 27 2025 and are expected to be completed by August 31 2026. Total estimated hours per candidate shall not exceed 2000 hours for FY26.
Initial Purchase Order Term:
Any Purchase Order resulting from this Request for Resumes is effective on the date of issuance and expires on the last day of the State fiscal year in which the Purchase Order was issued unless sooner stated in the Purchase Order or unless sooner terminated renewed or extended as provided in the Purchase Order.
Renewal Option(s):
HHSC at its sole discretion may renew the Purchase Order for up to three one-year optional renewals. Such renewal(s) if exercised shall be subject to all the requirements and terms and conditions of the Purchase Order.
WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
A) Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Agency. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding Texas state holidays when the agency is closed.
B) The primary work location will be 701 W 51st Street Austin Texas 78751.
Position is ONSITE/Hybrid at the location listed above (with some hybrid work determined by the hiring manager).
Remote: Mon Tues Wed.
On-site: Thurs and Fri
The program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY.
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
C) Any and all travel per diem parking and/or living expenses shall be at the workers and/or Vendors expense.
D) The worker may be required to work remotely at HHSC discretion up to 100 percent of the time.
E) The worker 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 the Agency.
OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Interviews will be conducted: (check all that apply)
By Phone
In person
Through Microsoft Teams