Project Manager (Remote)

Our government client is seeking an experienced Project Manager on a remote 9+ months renewable contract opportunity inAustin, TX.

Role: Project Manager

Job Description

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done.

• The agency 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 agency 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

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS (Required)

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

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates that do not meet or exceed theminimumstated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. 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 Knowledge of State of Texas QAT process for major Information Resources project (MIRP)

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