Family Support Services Project Manager III

Job Details

Functional

Title:

Family Support Services Project Manager III

Job Title:

Project Manager III
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Department: FSS Cont, Fin & Admn Supp 89th
Posting Number: 18271
Closing Date: 07/25/2026
Posting Audience:
Internal and External
Occupational Category:
Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75
Pay Frequency:
Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Shift: Day (First) Telework:
Eligible for Telework
Travel:
Up to 20%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Project Manager III provides project management duties for the FSS Prevention and Early Intervention data reporting system (PEIRS) and related IT projects. The role bridges business needs and IT solutions, guiding requirements gathering, documentation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication. The manager leads projects from initiation through completion, including testing, training, and user acceptance, using agile processes and senior-level expertise.

• Attends work regularly and performs assigned duties.

• Manages, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted methodologies, providing expertise in PEIRS and related systems.

• Elicits, analyzes, validates, and documents business requirements; creates process models and use cases.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to internal staff, vendors, and other agencies.

• Serves as liaison and facilitates communication among stakeholders.

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of HHSC Family Support Services program and initiatives
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, MS Project, and Word
• Knowledge of SQL applications including Oracle or Snowflake
• Knowledge of principles of the agile process
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools
• Skill in eliciting user requirements and ensuring systems meet business needs
• Skill in project monitoring, scope, budget, and schedule management
• Skill in meeting facilitation, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution
• Effective verbal and written communication with diverse audiences
• Judgment in decision making and risk identification
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate findings
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and propose solutions

• Experience in project management required
• Experience with prior IT project management preferred
• Graduation from a college or university with coursework in business administration, computer science, information systems, or related field generally preferred
• Experience conducting training, meetings, or workshops preferred
• Previous experience working for a Texas State Agency preferred
• Experience and education may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If assistance is needed for the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1‑888‑894‑4747. If an interview requires accommodation, notify the scheduling contact.

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