IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Statewide Device Deployment.
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid). Must live within 50 miles of Austin.
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099).

About the Opportunity:

ZipStaff is seeking an IT Project Manager for a statewide device procurement and deployment program at a Texas state legal agency.

You will run procurement, configuration, scheduling, deployment, and close-out of new devices for Admin and Legal staff across the state. This is an 8-year PM seat that owns vendors, logistics, and executive reporting—not a coordinator role.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle for new devices: procurement, configuration, scheduling, deployment, and close-out.
• Organize a mixed team of technical and operations talent.
• Run stakeholder meetings, keep communications tight, and report program status with high transparency.
• Coordinate SDLC / PMBOK / Agile delivery, change management, and enterprise IT operations touchpoints.
• Manage multiple vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Track work in MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years progressive IT project management.
• Must live within 50 miles of Austin, TX and work hybrid on-site / telework.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Led hardware deployment or enterprise refresh programs.
• Logistics for deployments of 800+ devices.
• SDLC, PMBOK, Agile coordination, change management, enterprise IT operations.
• Clear communication with executives, technical teams, and end users.
• Multi-vendor and cross-functional team management.
• MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, Teams.
• PMP, CSM, or ITIL.
• Texas state agency or statewide IT experience.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• 401(k).
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off.
• Referral Program.

About ZipStaff:

ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.

To apply, submit your resume highlighting IT programs you managed, hardware/device rollouts (especially 800+), and any Texas state or statewide IT work. Confirm you live within 50 miles of Austin.