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Texas Workforce Commission · 7 hours ago

Technical Project Manager (Austin)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$7,500/mo - $9,600/mo

8+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. They are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead project planning, oversee project execution, and manage procurement and contracts within the Information Technology Division.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead Project Planning: Develop and manage detailed project plans, including budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates/projections

Oversee Project Execution: Manage and track project progress, including leading software development projects through the full SDLC, ensuring tasks follow development processes and meet functional/contractual requirements

Ensure Quality & Process Adherence: Ensure projects adhere to applicable contracting, procurement, and project management practices, quality guidelines, and project standards, addressing challenges with work product quality

Manage Procurement & Contracts: Handle contractor and state procurement processes, including invoicing and budget tracking. Develop required procurement and state framework documentation (SOWs, RFOs, staff augmentation requests, Texas Project Delivery Framework) and monitor vendor/contractor performance

Manage Team & Staff: Coordinate, plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of project staff and contractors within a matrixed organizational structure

Oversee Deliverables: Manage deliverable content expectations, review processes, and acceptance criteria

Communicate & Facilitate: Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Facilitate and oversee the preparation of project proposals and change requests, coordinating cost and impact assessments

Provide PM Guidance & Support: Promote agency project management practices, mentor project managers, and assist with troubleshooting project issues

Qualification

Systems AnalysisContract ManagementProject ManagementProject Management CertificationAnalytical AbilityLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsFacilitation Skills

Required

Eight years' experience in managing large, complex projects throughout all development phases, vendor procurement, and contract management with a minimum of two years in a progressive growth, leadership-responsible position(s)

Experience in systems analysis, design, and requirements gathering

Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Negotiation and facilitation skills

Experience in structured design and development process, scope control, project estimation, risk mitigation, and preventive and corrective actions for overruns

Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills with attention to detail

Project Management Professional (PMP) or formal project management training and/or certification

Formal Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification

Five years of full-time experience in project management work, business analysis, or project administration; or five years of full-time experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy implementation

Benefits

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.

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees