Project Manager 3

Role: Project Manager 3 Location: Austin, TX 78752 (Hybrid 4 days/week) Duration: 12+ month The client requires a Project Manager III under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with DPS objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies. Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components. Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders. Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities. Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks. Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency. Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance. Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved. Ensure adherence to DPS policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines. Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation. Candidate Skills And Qualifications Minimum Requirements: 8 Required Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment 8 Required Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid) 8 Required Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans 8 Required Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units 8 Required Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes 8 Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting 8 Required Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar) 8 Required Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements 1 Preferred Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies 1 Preferred Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts) 1 Preferred PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent 1 Preferred Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications #J-18808-Ljbffr