Sr. IT Project Manager

Overview

This role will work within the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) team under the Office of the Chief Data Architect supporting initiatives aligned with the Texas Data Management Framework.

The Project Manager will lead end-to-end project activities including planning budgeting documentation resource coordination communication procurement support and delivery of solutions focused on data integration data analytics cloud reporting and enterprise data management.

• Plan, manage and oversee all phases of PMAS projects including scope, schedule, resources, risks and deliverables.
• Partner closely with the Office of the Chief Data Architect, Office of Data Analytics & Performance and IT stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration and successful delivery.
• Create, maintain and publish project management documents in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework requirements.

• Develop RFPs that clearly outline vendor services and deliverables for data management solutions.
• Assist with obtaining federal matching funds through development of IAPDs (Implementation Advanced Planning Documents).

• Establish strategic roadmaps, work plans, schedules and resource allocations.
• Provide ongoing communication to IT leadership, partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct procurement vendor coordination and multi-agency collaboration.
• Manage daily project activities including Agile ceremonies (scrum sprints, backlog grooming).
• Identify risks and lead mitigation efforts with project leadership.
• Perform other duties as required.

• IT project management experience.
• Work experience in the information technology industry with at least 5 years of involvement in data management solutions (data warehouses, data lakes, etc.), data analytics / BI web-based (J2EE) development or SOA.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in developing clear, concise project documentation.
• Team management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training.
• Progress monitoring and effective risk management practices.
• Keep leadership updated on project issues and progress.
• Expert problem resolution skills.
• Complete experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Tracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool.
• Leading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective and Kanban.
• Active PMP certification.

• Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry specifically public health.
• Work experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives.
• Work experience within a Health and Human Services agency.
• Emphasis on managing relationship weekly activities of TSS Sprint Teams with the State of Texas.
• Effectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment.
• The ability to develop and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans.
• Involved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment.
• Experience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on motivating individuals to excel and exceed expectations.
• Experience with access & eligibility programs.

• IT Experience
• Project Management Methodology
• Project / Program Management
• IT Project Management
• Agile
• PMBOK
• Visio
• Waterfall
• Project Management
• Microsoft Project
• Project Management Lifecycle
• SDLC

Employment Type:

Full Time

Experience:

years

Vacancy: 1