About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee large-scale IT and business transformation projects within a structured environment. This role requires a strong understanding of project management methodologies and the ability to manage complex projects from initiation to closure.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities.
- Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting for clear communication and transparency.
- Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance.
- Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved.
- Ensure adherence to DPS policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines.
- Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.
Requirements
- Minimum 15+ years of experience.
- Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid).
- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units.
- Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
- Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements.
- Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies.
- Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts).
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
- Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications.
- Must be available for on-site work up to four days per week.
- Face-to-face interviews are required.
Skills
- Project Management Methodologies (PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)
- Project Planning
- Scope Management
- Schedule Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Planning
- Risk Management
- Issue Tracking
- Change Control
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Management
- Communication (Written and Verbal)
- Executive-Level Reporting
- Project Management Tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira)
- Compliance
- Public Sector/Government Project Management
- State Procurement Frameworks (FAST, DIR)
- IT System Implementations
- Data Systems Management
- Enterprise Applications
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- On-site (4 days/week)
- Remote (1 day/week)
- Contract (12 Months)
Experience Level
- Minimum 15+ Years
Education Level
- PMP Certification
