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Texas Education Agency · 1 day ago

Project Manager IV-V

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is dedicated to improving outcomes for all public-school students in Texas. They are seeking two Project Managers at Levels IV and V to lead complex cross-office projects focused on financial and grant-related initiatives, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.

Education

Responsibilities

Directs or oversees assigned projects, including contract management and vendor performance; supports both vendor and TEA project team members to ensure productivity, quality deliverables, and exceptional customer service; continuously evaluates current processes and project progression to identify areas for improvement

Oversees, monitors, and manages the quality of complex project deliverables, working to identify solutions for areas needing improvement; verifies that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of team agreements, and are completed on time and within budget; directs or oversees the deliverables of staff, select project teams, and contract work

Communicates routinely with leadership or management, customers, project team members, and other stakeholders; actively solicits and addresses customer and project team feedback, working to establish and maintain strong relationships for assigned and supervised projects; directs collaboration with agency grants staff, school system staff, and agency program areas

Takes full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of assigned projects, providing strategic guidance and leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle

Leads cross-office project teams, managing broader scope and complexity with extensive autonomy and independent judgment

Routinely communicates with senior and executive management, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of agency priorities

Qualification

Grants ManagementContract ManagementVendor ManagementProject ManagementPMP CertificationCTCM CertificationCustomer Service MindsetCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university

Project Manager IV: At least 5 years of experience in areas such as project management, grants management, contract management, vendor management, state procurement practices, state finance, and/or technology functions

Project Manager V: At least 7 years of experience in project management, contract management, vendor management, state procurement practices, state finance, and/or technology functions

Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment

Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, analyze complex issues, develop actionable plans, negotiate and facilitate effectively, assess project risks, prepare reports and visuals, communicate clearly, and manage project staff and responsibilities

A strong customer-service mindset focused on meeting the needs of stakeholders

Skill at motivating and influencing others where there is not a direct reporting relationship

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences

A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve

Ability to engage in a collaborative, results-oriented team environment

Willingness and availability to work outside the regular work hours, as needed, to support project needs

Willingness and ability to adapt to unexpected tasks, as assigned

Project Manager IV: Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of state and federal grants

Project Manager V: Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken