Project Manager III

Posting 21934
-Posted
09/29/2026

- Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

- Project Management Office-Op

- Computer and Mathematical

- Eligible for Telework
- Other Locations (1) - Additional Shifts available (1) -c. $5000 - $6999 per month

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

What You Get Beyond Your Paycheck

When you join the State of Texas, your monthly paycheck is just one part of your real income. Our benefits provide extra value that many private employers simply don’t match—often adding hundreds of dollars each month to what you take home or save.

Here’s what you get as a full-time employee:

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance —at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

Functional

Title:

Project Manager III Job Title: Project Manager III Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc Department: Project Management Office-Op Posting Number: 21934 Closing Date: 10/29/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $5,425.33-$8,886.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility

Location:


Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 4900 N LAMAR BLVD Other Locations: Austin MOS Codes: ,KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI
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Job Description:

The Project Manager reports to a Manager in the Project Management Office within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division. Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work and advanced consultative and technical work related to the development and implementation of ITS projects and initiatives. Work involves research, analysis, project initiation, planning, development, and implementation activities for both software development projects and infrastructure projects;

securing leadership approvals; coordinating among agencies; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The mission of DFPS is to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families, and communities. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm to get behind our mission of protecting those among us who are most in need.

This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to other Austin offices(s) for meetings may be required.

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

Project Management and Scrum (60%)

Using DFPS project management…