Project Manager - Process Improvement

Current Texas Residents PreferredPM2 Closes 02 / 24

Hybrid : Onsite Presence in Austin as requested

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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) requires the services of one (1) Project Manager Level 2 hereafter referred to as Worker(s) who meets the general qualifications of ITSAC Project Manager Level 2 and the specifications outlined in this document for TWC.

The Worker(s) will provide the following services :

Perform project management work as a member of Information Technology (IT) Project Management Office (PMO) overseeing one or more projects concurrently. Work involves coordinating the initiation planning scheduling executing monitoring controlling and closing of assigned IT projects. Follow the project management life cycle (PMLC) including initiating planning executing monitoring and controlling and closing one or more projects. Follow the agency’s Information Technology Handbook standard operating procedures on the PMLC review Gates project management artifacts and archiving. Manage all aspects of a technology related project. Ensure project tasks and products follow the development process and quality guidelines while meeting both functional and contractual requirements. Apply the software / systems development life cycle (SDLC) including Requirements Design Code / Configure Test (System User Acceptance Regression Round Trip Smoke) Change Management / Deployment Warranty period and Transition to Maintenance. Work with peers from user area and contractor staff to coordinate plan assign supervise and evaluate the work of the project staff in a matrixed organization structure. Manage deliverable content expectations review processes and acceptance criteria. Ensure deliverables meet the agreed upon quality and content. Develop and manage project budgets schedules work plans resource requirements and cost estimates and projections. Ensure all team members understand the project standards and resolve challenges with the quality of any party's work products. Communicate with the project stakeholders management and other relevant parties. Monitor and evaluate thirdparty vendor and contractor performance. Document detailed system requirements. Work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines Performs other duties as assigned to maintain operations.

Minimum Requirements : Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills / experience) will not be considered for this opportunity.

Years

Skills / Experience

Fulltime experience in IT Project Management work business analysis or project administration. Experience managing complex projects throughout all development phases

Experience in structured design and development process scope control project estimation risk mitigation and preventive and corrective actions for overruns

Experience managing project activities; establishing project goals and objectives; exercising sound judgment in making critical decisions; analyzing complex information and developing plans to address identified issues; demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; identify project risks and gaps; prepare reports; and communicate effectively

Experience reviewing analyzing and evaluating business systems and user and stakeholder needs

Experience facilitating and documenting business process mapping and business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems that make a business more effective

Experience documenting detailed requirements for information technology solutions that will meet program and user needs

Experience simultaneously collecting requirements across multiple program areas or organizations that are geographically dispersed and that have varying business needs

Preferred : Years

Skills / Experience

Experience in structured design and development process scope control project estimation risk mitigation and preventive and corrective actions for overruns

Experience presenting to program and IT management project Sponsors and Executive leadership

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Texas Workforce Commission Experience

Key Skills

Business Intelligence,Children Activity,Business Analysis,Corporate Sales,ABB,Corporate Development

Employment Type : Full Time