RRC - ITS Manager (Portfolio Project Manager I)

RRC - ITS Manager (Portfolio Project Manager I)

Organization: Railroad Commission of Texas

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1650

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 29

Salary (Pay Basis): $8,488.33-$11,135.26 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: May 29, 2026, 4:53:24 PM

Closing Date: Jun 13, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Description: The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry; and surface mining operations. To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
• Telework options for eligible positions
• Flexible work schedules
• Retirement pension with a 150% agency match – you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit
• 401(k), 457(b) and Roth Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and Exercise Leave
• Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package, please visit our website at . To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees, visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at .

General Description: Performs advanced (senior-level) project portfolio management, managerial, and leadership work related to the implementation of complex technology hardware and software projects supporting Technology Modernization efforts at the Railroad Commission of Texas. Project planning and implementation require coordination across multiple initiatives, divisions, vendors, and stakeholders. This position manages multiple projects simultaneously and provides direct supervision and leadership to project managers and staff. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, conducting administrative and personnel-related tasks, and providing ongoing coaching, training, mentoring, and professional development to team members. The position fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across project teams while supporting organizational goals and strategic initiatives. The position is responsible for establishing and overseeing an overarching program and portfolio management plan while coordinating the planning, initiation, execution, and successful delivery of multiple interrelated technology projects. These projects may include implementing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications, data migration, system modernization, infrastructure upgrades, and business process improvements.

Job Duties: Plans and directs resources necessary to develop and support the agency's information technology (IT) priorities, strategies, and goals. Lead system-level projects and obtain authorization for the projects and commitment of resources from management. Develops, monitors, and reports on program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates, and projections. Managing ITS human resources, including completing personnel management, administrative, and organizational functions, and ensuring the professional development of team members. Managerial Responsibilities, including hiring of new staff; establishing annual performance goals for all direct reports; conducting mid- and year-end performance evaluations; and planning and coordinating annual training. Works closely with project managers to monitor costs, quality, risks, and issues; analyze trends; report findings; and make recommendations to mitigate project concerns. Coordinate activities for multiple projects with potential oversight entities (DIR, LBB, QAT, SAO, etc.), vendors, and staff augmentation contractors. Compile, distribute, and present information and status reports to many levels of management, including senior RRC executives and state and oversight agencies. Coordinates, develops, and evaluates a portfolio of projects using accepted management methodologies, including: Establish the rules and procedures for making portfolio-level decisions. Analyzes and monitors project components to identify issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid future risks. Monitors, manages, and tracks budget and expenditures to ensure projects are completed within budget. Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the project contract's or specifications' terms. Provide direction with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and update accordingly. Manages and develops outsourced service provider contracts/agreements, including drafting project solicitations/scope of services; evaluating offers; overseeing work order drafting, managing and tracking; acquiring and tracking staff augmentation vendors; and managing overall project and program budgets. Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management. Provides stakeholders with timely assessments of project performance. May testify before governing boards, legislative bodies, and interested groups on project status. Assigns and supervises the work of others. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications A degree from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with major coursework in information systems, computer science, data processing, communications, business, or a related field. 5 years of progressive management and leadership experience overseeing information technology (IT) programs, project portfolios, or large-scale technology initiatives. *Experience must include direct supervision of project managers, technical staff, and/or multidisciplinary teams. 5 years of experience leading or managing projects, including implementing business processes into modern technologies. 5 years of experience planning and/or assessing resource needs for IT-related strategic objectives, including budgeting for and/or participating in IT procurement activities and scheduling. 5 years of experience with software development lifecycle(s), project management lifecycle(s), or systems development lifecycles, and managing project timelines, milestones, and scope. Preferred Qualifications Experience with communicating or coordinating with management, technical staff, customers, and governance committees on IT projects (specifically automation, troubleshooting, PM, or IT lifecycles), activities, and/or including preparing reports and/or giving presentations (including the ability to work cooperatively with entities such as the internal auditors, LBB, SAO, CPA, DIR, QAT). Experience in leading or managing project managers in the Salesforce platform and the implementation of developer efforts. Experience in agile methodology, scrum, and practices applicable to highly complex hardware and software projects; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the projects. Experience in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Experience in coordinating project portfolio activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. Experience in program and project monitoring, addressing changes in scope and budget, and operating computers and applicable computer software. Experience managing programs with multiple projects; to establish program goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Graduate degree (MBA, Master's in Computer Science, MS in Environmental-related studies) or certified Project Management Professional (or similar professional IT certification).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to lead, supervise, coach, mentor, and develop project managers and staff. Ability to effectively supervise staff and manage administrative and organizational functions. Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance. Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including build planning, sprint planning, and sprint execution processes and activities. Knowledge of large-scale IT operations and information technology industry trends. Knowledge of modernizing technology from legacy/mainframe systems to modern technologies. Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and independent decision-making in high-impact situations. Knowledge of change management best practices for technology-related initiatives, including training and communication. Knowledge of program, portfolio, and project management practices. Skill in project management monitoring, including addressing changes in scope and budget. Skill in developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, resource plans, and performance metrics. Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively at all levels of an organization and other agencies. Strong leadership skills to coordinate and motivate project teams. Skill in analyzing complex business environments and policies to develop effective and innovative solutions. Skill in defining customer requirements, securing project approval, establishing plans, managing budgeted resources, and assessing achievement of goals. Skill in facilitation, negotiation, conflict resolution, critical thinking, decision-making, oral and