Technical Project Manager (Telework)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.


This position is eligible for telecommuting from anywhere in the State of Texas.


You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.



WHO YOU ARE:
Seeking an IT professional with talent collaborating with a diverse network of team members to deliver innovative solutions to our customers. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated problem solving, organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively in a professional, customer-focused manner.



WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Project Manager IV is selected by and accountable to the IT Scheduled Releases Director with the approval of the Deputy Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Officer. Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Maintain a reliable, predictable work schedule, and/or be called upon to work outside of normal business hours to sustain operations or complete urgent assignments. Work is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.



YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Manage the Technology Roadmap program and individual Roadmap Projects.
-Maintain knowledge of current technologies used or planned for use at TWC.
-Plan, organize, and schedule recurring architecture related meetings.
-Prepare technical documentation on proposed architecture and cybersecurity standards.
-Perform project and contract management work including detailed project planning, oversight and tracking, contractor procurement including state procurement processes, invoicing and budget tracking.
-Manage software development projects through the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
-Follow all applicable contracting, procurement, and project management practices to ensure quality of deliverables.
-Ensure project tasks and products follow the development process and quality guidelines while meeting both functional and contractual requirements.
-Work with staff and contractors throughout the organization to coordinate, plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of the project staff in a matrixed organization structure.
-Manage deliverable content expectations, review processes, and acceptance criteria.
-May facilitate and oversee preparation of project proposals and change requests to ensure good information for decision makers; coordinate as needed within the IT Division for cost estimation and impact assessment.
-Provide guidance on and promotes use of agency project management practices.
-Develop and manages project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
-Communicate with the project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.
-Ensure all project managers and project team members understand the project standards and be able to resolve challenges with the quality of any party's work products.
-Mentor project managers and ensures proper project management practices are used on projects.
-Assist project managers with troubleshooting project issues.
-May develop Deliverable Based Information Technology (DBITS) Statement of Work (SOW), Requests for Offers (RFO) and/or staff augmentation requests.
-Prepare and oversees all phases of Texas Project Delivery Framework documentation.
-Monitor and evaluates third-party vendor and contractor performance.
-Perform related work as assigned.



YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Eight years' experience in managing large, complex projects throughout all development phases, vendor procurement, and contract management with a minimum of two years in a progressive growth, leadership-responsible position(s).
-Experience in systems analysis, design, and requirements gathering.
-Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.
-Negotiation and facilitation skills.
-Experience in structured design and development process, scope control, project estimation, risk mitigation, and preventive and corrective actions for overruns.
-Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills with attention to detail.
-Project Management Professional (PMP) or formal project management training and/or certification.
-Formal Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.



YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus five years of full-time experience in project management work, business analysis, or project administration; or five years of fulltime experience in the oversight of an agency program or in strategic planning and policy implementation.
-One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.



YOU GAIN:
-A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
-Telecommuting from anywhere in Texas
-Competitive starting salary: $7,500 - $9,600/month
-Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
-Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
-Medical Insurance
-Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
-Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.



VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf



HOW TO APPLY:
-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.


-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.


-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.


-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.