What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Locals Only) - Austin, TX position at Syeta Inc?
Job Details
Job Title: Project Manager (Locals Only)
Type of hire: 12 Months
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)
State of Tx
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Vendor Coordination & Implementation Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the OAG and the vendor during platform onboarding.
- Work closely with the vendor to ensure a structured and phased rollout across all participating counties.
- Assist the vendor in gathering requirements, troubleshooting, and refining processes for county onboarding.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
- Identify and document key contacts, technical resources, and system capabilities as needed.
- Conduct regular meetings, workshops, and status updates with all representatives to track progress.
- Technical Integration & Platform Interfacing
- Support stakeholders in integrating with the new platform, which may involve uploading files, configuring settings, or using APIs.
- Work with stakeholders to understand their existing systems.
- Liaise with technical teams to ensure data formats, transmission methods, and security protocols align with project requirements.
- Project Coordination & Execution
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, ensuring tasks, timelines, and milestones are met.
- Track and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed to maintain project continuity.
- Coordinate testing, training, and knowledge transfer activities for users.
- Process Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, technical workflows, and county-specific configurations as needed.
- Provide regular reports and updates to agency leadership on project status, risks, and key decisions.
- Capture lessons learned throughout the project.
- Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting
- Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the vendor to resolve onboarding challenges and technical issues.
- Facilitate troubleshooting sessions and document resolutions for recurring issues.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with OAG IT security and data governance policies.
- Change Management & Communication
- Develop clear communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of project changes and expectations.
- Support stakeholders in adapting to new processes and ensuring minimal disruption to their operations.
- Provide training and reference materials as needed to support successful adoption.
- CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
8 | Required | Experience managing large-scale IT projects, preferably in government or public-sector environments. |
8 | Required | Proven ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and integration efforts. |
8 | Required | Experience developing and executing project plans, managing timelines, and mitigating risks. |
8 | Required | Strong ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, and external vendors. |
8 | Required | Experience coordinating with government entities and managing distributed teams |
8 | Required | Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear guidance, reports, and documentation. |
5 | Required | Experience conducting meetings, training sessions, and status updates with stakeholders at various levels. |
5 | Required | Familiarity with data exchange methods, including file uploads, APIs, and system integrations. |
5 | Required | Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent. |
5 | Preferred | Working in complex multi-vendor or multi-team IT environment. |
5 | Preferred | Experience working in public-sector IT projects, particularly those involving large-scale system rollouts. |
