Senior Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager - IT
Location: Austin, Tx
Experience: 8-20

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced IT Project Manager to support the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS).The role requires strong leadership, project governance expertise, and extensive experience in data integration, analytics, and enterprise-level IT project execution. The Project Manager will oversee planning, budgeting, documentation, vendor coordination, Agile delivery, and compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework.


Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project lifecycle (PMLC & SDLC) for PMAS initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Office of the Chief Data Architect, Office of Data Analytics & Reporting, and other stakeholders.
• Develop project documentation per DIR directives including charters, schedules, work plans, RFPs, and roadmaps.
• Oversee data integration projects involving cloud analytics, data warehouses/lakes, and enterprise reporting systems.
• Manage procurement processes, RFP creation, vendor engagement, and budget tracking.
• Prepare federally compliant IAPDs and support matching federal fund acquisition.
• Conduct Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives, Kanban flow.
• Lead project teams, allocate resources, resolve risks, and maintain project communication with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency standards.
• Manage multi-departmental coordination across HHSC and partner agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of IT Project Management experience.
• 8+ years in IT with 5+ years in data management/analytics/web/SOA solutions.
• Strong documentation, communication, and risk management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedule tracking, and project reporting.
• PMP Certification (Mandatory) .
• Extensive experience in Agile methodology and sprint management.
• Strong team leadership and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare/Public Health experience.
• Experience in multi-agency/state/government IT projects.
• Experience with HHS, TSS, or Texas State frameworks.
• Experience with Access & Eligibility programs.
• Experience leading mixed/matrixed teams.