Senior Project Manager -Modernization​/COTS

Senior Project Manager – Legacy System Modernization (Austin, TX)

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a hybrid role in Austin, TX (local candidates) to support Legacy System Modernization. This Project Manager will provide consultative services and technical assistance in project and vendor management for program-related activities. The role involves overseeing priority initiatives and managing COTS and Outsourced vendors implementing solutions to replace legacy systems using project management best practices in coordination with business and program units.

• Project management and vendor oversight of multiple vendors to provide a seamless solution.
• Support the client with vendor contract management for fixed fee solutions.
• Support client with the evaluation and selection of vendor tools and solutions.
• Planning, researching, coordinating, and evaluating project management implementation.
• Promoting the use of industry standards and best practices.
• Supporting operational and program optimization.
• Providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and maintain a project management schedule and manage vendors.
• Track and manage data for critical and major projects.
• Report progress and status updates to executive/senior staff.
• Advise leadership on project management practices.
• Document accomplishments and key milestones.

• 8 years experience managing multiple COTS vendors and projects across large organizations for legacy modernization replacement, including project planning, risk/issue documentation, and barrier resolution to provide one solution.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to research, synthesize, and report findings; solve complex problems; and prioritize effectively.
• Expertise in mapping business processes, identifying improvements, and facilitating meetings and group problem-solving.
• Experience setting up and guiding the PMLC and SDLC framework processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement: ability to build and maintain relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
• Skilled in summarizing and escalating issues, delivering weekly status updates (written and verbal), and leading team meetings.
• Vendor management and Agile (Scrum) experience: managing feature-driven development, tracking progress, and aligning assignments with timelines.
• Experience creating briefing documents, reports, and presentations for senior and executive audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

• 3 years of experience implementing COTS solutions with vendors using Agile methodologies and best practices within one or more state agencies.
• Public sector experience.