Head of Project Management (Remote)

Project Manager 3
Remote within Texas
6-month Contract with possibility to extension
Client is looking for a Project Manager to oversee a new project, Legislative Tracking System (LTS) replacement using the Power Platform tools. The project/solution would result with a system that is scalable, stable, user friendly system for tracking legislation, cost estimates and implementation of legislation. Implements standard project management industry practices. Understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology. Must be familiar with Project Delivery Framework and QAT reporting requirements for major Texas Information Resource projects. The successful candidate understands business and technical objectives of modernization project and works closely with multiple key project stakeholders and Vendors. The worker will be expected to manage communicates to clients and IT teams and must develop strong relationships with key decision-makers. Creates project charters, work plans, project tracking documents, and other related project artifacts as necessary. Be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes. Develops and makes presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities (e.g., steering committees, QAT, etc.) Serves in an analyst capacity as required. Some on-call support may be required depending on project phase.
The Worker will need to perform the following tasks and assignments:

Acting as a liaison between stakeholders and project team
Overseeing design and development work
Ensuring project meets the standard HHSC guidelines and procedures and developing project artifacts in accordance with Texas Project Delivery Framework
Completing documentation required for the Quality Assurance Review for Texas Technology projects
Managing the project, overseeing, and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments and progresses align with project timelines
Developing, monitoring, and maintaining progress of project plans
Documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers
Controlling and reporting progress to the Project Steering Committee, including escalating any risks and issues, as appropriate, in a timely manner
Providing weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conducting regular project team status meetings
Overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.
Possessing strong communication and presentation skills
Possessing strong teamwork skills
Transferring working knowledge to current staff
Required Worker Skills and Qualifications:

Must possess communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills at all levels of an organization
Must have experience in managing and coordinating business and technical teams
Must possess strong presentation skills
Must possess problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
Must possess knowledge of project management body of knowledge (PMBOL) and software development lifecycle methodologies
Must be able to work independently
Must be able to work in a diverse team environment
Must be able to work collaboratively with a variety of partners and stakeholders to ensure understanding of project goals and progress.
Must be able to retain knowledge of environment and systems once given instruction
Must be able to work around projects and deadlines with readiness to put in extra effort when necessary
Must be able to perform related work as assigned
PMP Certification is preferred.
Candidate Skills and Qualifications
Years - Required/Preferred - Experience
10 - Required - Project Management Experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations
8 - Required - State of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience
8 - Required - Project Management /Systems Analyst Experience leading and managing legacy modernization projects
5 - Preferred - State of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience
3 - Preferred - Experience with Texas Statewide systems
1 - Preferred - Experience with low code/no code solution
1 - Preferred