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About the Role

Lead complex projects that strengthen DFPS’ Operations Support Services division, driving operational excellence. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects of the Operations Support Services teams are aligned with agency priorities and delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope. The Operations Support Services division is responsible for the day-to-day facility operations of state office, the management of space utilization across the state, and asset tracking/reporting for DFPS.

Responsibilities

Manages full project life cycle activities using established project management methodologies.
Leads planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout to ensure alignment with agency objectives and successful delivery across Operations Support Services.
Develops and manages project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
Coordinates with finance and procurement to track expenditures, forecast costs, and ensure projects remain within approved financial parameters.
Plans and facilitates effective project meetings and communications.
Prepares materials, leads discussions with stakeholders, and ensures decisions, action items, and timelines are clearly documented and executed.
Monitors project performance, risks, and cost variances.
Identifies issues, analyzes trends, and works with leadership to implement corrective actions that keep projects on schedule and aligned with expectations.
Coordinates with internal teams, external agencies, and vendors.
Serves as a liaison to ensure collaboration, compliance, and alignment across all parties involved in project delivery.
Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure per Governor Abbott Executive Order GA-48.
Experience managing projects, business processes, or process improvement initiatives that include leading projects from initiation through completion, such as developing plans, managing schedules and budgets, coordinating cross‑functional teams, resolving issues, and reporting status to stakeholders.
Experience leading cross-division, intra-agency efforts, fostering collaboration among diverse partners/stakeholders.
Experience developing reports, analyzing data, and making data-driven recommendations.
Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver’s record check.
State of Texas employees are required to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2), State of Texas Business and Commerce Code.
Staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

Skills

Project management principles, methodologies, and best practices across varying levels of complexity.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to program and project activities.
Budget management principles, practices, and procedures.
Managing multiple projects, monitoring performance, and adapting to changing priorities.
Communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze complex information, identify risks, and develop effective solutions.
Develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making.

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
In-office

Experience Level

Advanced project management work
Documented project management experience and education may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Salary/Compensations

$5,425.33 - $8,886.16 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members
Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Optional dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment
Public Service Loan Forgiveness may be available

About the Company

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive.
DFPS uses E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.