What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior IT Project Manager position at ASSYST, Inc.?
ASSYST is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to support our government client based in Austin, TX.
This position is 100% Remote.
Position Overview:
Essential Functions:
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:
Required experience:
This position is 100% Remote.
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:
- Develop and evaluate processes to ensure 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.
- This role demands initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to perform advanced project management work.
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.
- Initiative & Influence: Drives own work and seeks opportunity to influence improvements
Required experience:
- Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology
- Working with .NET applications
