Portfolio Project Manager

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Portfolio Project Manager (21416)

Posting 21416
-Posted
09/11/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- HHS Provider Finance M/C Admin

- Business and Financial Operations

- Eligible for Telework
-d. $7000 - $8999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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  Portfolio Project Manager
• Job Title:Portfolio Project Manager I
• Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:HHS Provider Finance M/C Admin
• Posting Number:21416
• Closing Date:10/11/2026
• Posting Audience:Internal and External
• Occupational Category:Business and Financial Operations
• Salary Range:$8,488.33-$14,356.00
• Pay Frequency:Monthly
• Salary Group:TEXAS-B-29
• Shift:Day
• Additional Shift:None
• Telework:Eligible for Telework
• Travel:Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Exempt
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  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City:AUSTIN
• Job Location Address:4601 W GUADALUPE ST
• Other Locations:None
• MOS Codes:KX,32EX,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,SEI
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Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Provider Finance Department, the Manager of Critical Projects (Portfolio Project Manager I) manages multiple concurrent projects that vary in size, scope, and complexity that affect the department. This role includes the management and oversight of staff and establishing short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives.

This position is responsible for developing policies and procedures, schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and supporting legislative inquiries and analyses. This position works under limited supervision, with considerable and/or extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Initiates and manages multiple on-going projects, meets research and data analysis needs, and obtains authorization and commitment. (25%)
• Interacts with senior managers, executives, and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives for the department and consults on issues related to project development and management (25%)
• Supervises, analyzes, and evaluates the impact of legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the Provider Finance Department. (25%)
• Creates procedures to capture and address changes within the department. Includes addressing questions and concerns as they arise for clarity across teams. (15%)
• Testifies before legislative and interested stakeholders groups on project status and performance. (5%)
• Performs related work as assigned. (5%)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of financial analysis, examination, and management.
• Knowledge of legislative appropriations process and ability to interpret state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of the State of Texas legislative processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of health and human services programs and procurement processes.
• Skill in project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, and in the use of a computer and applicable software, such as: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Visio.
• Ability to manage large…