What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Austin) position at Texas Workforce Commission?
WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a project manager in TWC’s Division of Information Innovation and Insight (I|3). The division supports the agency’s mission by leveraging data to improve decision-making and service efficiency. That is, we leverage Data for Prosperity.
The project manager will facilitate and coordinate project meetings, identify overall project scope, while working closely with Business Analysts to understand report requirements within each project. The project manager will create, maintain, and analyze Risks, Activities, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) through each project life cycle, as well as develop schedules, work plans, and resource requirements for I|3 projects.
Our ideal candidate is a self-starting, motivated, and collaborative problem solver who understands the value of teamwork, critical thinking, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and data analysis to assist in management of TWC programs.
Candidates must be enthusiastic about working collaboratively with teammates, TWC staff, and other state agency staff to deliver accurate information on deadline to a wide variety of stakeholders, including other State Agencies and Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA).
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Project Manager III performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management and other relevant parties. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment
- Manage, develop, oversee and evaluate projects using accepted project management methodologies.
- Initiate projects, obtain authorization and commitment, and demonstrate business need and project feasibility.
- Review projects and make recommendations for efficiency to management.
- Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable, on schedule, and fulfill the terms of the project specifications
- Identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
- Plan and manage efficient project meetings.
- Compile and distribute project information and status reports.
- Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members
- Assist with developing criteria for evaluating programs, proposals and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
- May develop project schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
- May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.
- Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures that govern TWC I|3.
- Perform other duties as assigned to maintain I|3 operations.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Four years of full-time experience in project management work, business analysis, or project administration; or four years of full- time experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy implementation.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- The ability to exercise sound judgement and demonstrate flexibility.
- Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
- Demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills in a diverse and high demand arena.
- Communicate effectively.
- Facilitate discussion to create and maintain moderate to detailed Work Breakdown Structures.
- Prepare project reports and charts.
- Coordinate the work of others
- Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to SDLC projects of moderate scope.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to maintain and evaluate Risks, Activities, Issues and Decisions.
- Skilled in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Salary : $6,290 - $7,156
