Project Manager III

Overview

The Work:

Texas Health and Human Service Project Manager III will manage complex Cloud Cybersecurity projects. This position will use web information systems to achieve set goals while following Health and Human Services compliance and standards.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Location: Austin, TX | Hybrid

Job Type: W2 | Short term contract

Responsibilities

• Extensive experience with web information systems, information systems controls, web application development, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals.
• managing up to three staff, including an Application/Software Developer and two Network Security
• Independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project implementation is on time, under budget, and within scope to accommodate the best value for Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
• Follow the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards. 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need:

• 10 years Advanced security project management experience, extensive experience with implementation of a complex DLP, web information systems, information systems controls, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals.
• 8 years Ability to effectively manage a large-scale project for the implementation of a complex DLP, vulnerability management applications.
• 8 years Managing up to three staff augmentation contractors, including Two Network Security Analyst, and one Application/Software Developer or Cloud Security Analyst
• 8 years Handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project is on time, under budget, and within scope and best value for DSHS
• 8 years Strong Knowledge and Familiarity using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards.

• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment:
• Completion of Joint Professional Military Education Phase I or II
• Proficient in financial management systems and tools; GFEBS, Microsoft Power BI, and Power Apps
• Must possess problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience:

• 8 years Experience Designing, Building and Security Web Information Systems using SaaS vulnerability management and DLP applications.
• 5 years Familiar managing when resources are limited able to handle gaps that might require them to independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• 3 years Experience working with HHSC Security or Network Engineers at HHSC

Reports to: Program Manager

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life an AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid remote/onsite/client site work arrangement depending on Client/Program

Working Conditions

• Professional On-Site/Hybrid office environment
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law

Pay Range

Salary : $123,743 - $155,749