Project Manager -Govt Project

Project Manager

Client Location: Austin, TX Type: onsite hybrid (Govt Project). Duration: Longterm.

Minimum Requirements:

• 8 Required Experience managing large-scale IT projects, preferably in government or public-sector environments.
• 8 Required Proven ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and integration efforts.
• 8 Required Experience developing and executing project plans, managing timelines, and mitigating risks.
• 8 Required Strong ability to engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, and external vendors.
• 8 Required Experience coordinating with government entities and managing distributed teams.
• 8 Required Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear guidance, reports, and documentation.
• 5 Required Experience conducting meetings, training sessions, and status updates with stakeholders at various levels.
• 5 Required Familiarity with data exchange methods, including file uploads, APIs, and system integrations.
• 5 Required Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Vendor Coordination & Implementation Support
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the OAG and the vendor during platform onboarding.
• Work closely with the vendor to ensure a structured and phased rollout across all participating counties.
• Assist the vendor in gathering requirements, troubleshooting, and refining processes for county onboarding.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Coordinate with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
• Identify and document key contacts, technical resources, and system capabilities as needed.
• Conduct regular meetings, workshops, and status updates with all representatives to track progress.
• Technical Integration & Platform Interfacing
• Support stakeholders in integrating with the new platform, which may involve uploading files, configuring settings, or using APIs.
• Work with stakeholders to understand their existing systems.
• Liaise with technical teams to ensure data formats, transmission methods, and security protocols align with project requirements.
• Project Coordination & Execution
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, ensuring tasks, timelines, and milestones are met.
• Track and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed to maintain project continuity.
• Coordinate testing, training, and knowledge transfer activities for users.
• Process Documentation & Reporting
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes, technical workflows, and county-specific configurations as needed.
• Provide regular reports and updates to agency leadership on project status, risks, and key decisions.
• Capture lessons learned throughout the project.
• Issue Resolution & Troubleshooting
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the vendor to resolve onboarding challenges and technical issues.
• Facilitate troubleshooting sessions and document resolutions for recurring issues.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with OAG IT security and data governance policies.
• Change Management & Communication
• Develop clear communication plans to keep stakeholders informed of project changes and expectations.
• Support stakeholders in adapting to new processes and ensuring minimal disruption to their operations.
• Provide training and reference materials as needed to support successful adoption.