Head of Project Management (Remote)

Posting ID 17764 - Posted - Health & Human Services Comm - IT Governance - Computer and Mathematical - Additional Shifts available (1) - $5,000 - $6,999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Project Manager III

Project Manager III

IT Governance

Computer and Mathematical

Shift
Additional Shift
Telework
Travel
Regular/Temporary
Full Time/Part Time
Full time

Facility Location
2611, 8058, 8060, 8848, 16KX, 1D7X1, 32EX, 3D0X4, 611X, 612X, 63A, 63AX, 641X, 712X, 8K000, BU, CE, EA, SEI16

Citizens and permanent residents.

This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas.

The Project Manager III (PM III) holds a key role within the HHS IT Project Management Office (PMO), undertaking advanced project management duties of varying complexity. This position oversees IT projects to ensure approved scope is delivered on time, within budgetary constraints, and in accordance with defined requirements.

Exercising moderate discretion and independent judgment, the PM III provides effective leadership and applies extensive project management expertise to achieve desired project outcomes.

The PM III is a liaison between IT project teams and stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the organization. This role works across teams and divisions in a matrixed environment, consulting, negotiating, and advising clients, in the active management of proposals and projects from ideas through value delivery. To execute projects in line with IT PMO standards, PM duties include overseeing scope, timelines, and budgets, preparing reports, reviewing schedules, managing documentation, coordinating with stakeholders, and carrying out additional assignments as needed. An ideal candidate is highly organized, motivated, a strong leader, gifted communicator, and skilled at building relationships and solving problems within complex organizations. This position works across the HHS IT organization to deliver outcomes. This position is based in the Austin office.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Provides leadership and expertise in project management. Project management involves the full spectrum of industry-accepted principles of project management including initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing assigned projects and subsidiary components. These activities include, but are not limited to, defining and managing: scope and customer expectations; work breakdown structures; detailed project schedules; project plans; risk / issues and associated mitigation activities; quality control; change management processes; customer acceptance; and project documentation. Coordinates various levels of projects including multi-million-dollar projects and oversees the planning and initiation of project deliverables, including cost estimates and projections. Identifies potential project risks and difficulties, and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Directs, develops, and evaluates projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies. (Monitors and manages projects to completion. Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures. Manages project cost to ensure project completion within budget. Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications. Obtains authorization and commitment and demonstrates business need and project feasibility. Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management. (Develops and implements plans to communicate and explain project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan. Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. Coordinates with other HHS agencies, and DIR to assure policies, standards, procedures, and activities and required reports conform to and are consistent with state requirements. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and/or regulations and monitoring for compliance. (Advises, consults and negotiates with agency customers on project activities. Ensures project management methodologies are followed and are consistent with agency, enterprise and DIR plans, standards and guidelines. Provides leadership to internal and external teams / committees across the agency and HHS enterprise to ensure projects are coordinated, efficient and meet service level objectives. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of other HHS agencies IT-related projects and negotiates sharing of resources to achieve objectives across agencies. (Knowledge of effective waterfall, agile, and hybrid project management principles.

Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to small, medium, and large-sized projects.

Knowledge of project management theories of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.

Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements as well as the Texas legislative process.

Knowledge of process improvement or quality assurance systems.

Knowledge of strategic planning, budget management and human resource management.

Skill with comprehending, interpreting, and applying various project, quality, and model-based methodologies, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to complex issues within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, information technology environment.

Skill in project management execution and task prioritization.

Skill in using a PC and Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Vizio, and Word.

Skill is using project portfolio management software to manage product and project information.

Skill in performing quality assurance tasks.

Skill in managing multiple, overlapping, and competing priorities.

Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups, serving as a change leader.

Ability to plan, assign, and/or manage the completion of project work.

Ability to think creatively and support creative thinking in others.

Ability to effectively manage, motivate and build effective work teams.

Ability to accurately interpret data, evaluate reports and make timely and effective decisions.

Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and deliver results in an environment of broad, consultative management.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred, or ability to obtain PMP or ACP certification within the first 12 months of employment.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, technology, healthcare, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and directly related experience. At least 2 years of experience managing projects and coordinating deliverables with multiple stakeholders.

Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the online application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telework Disclaimer
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.