Director of Solution Delivery

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for full-time

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin, TX seeks a Director II for Solution Delivery to lead the Administrative Applications IT team and drive high-impact solutions using Agile and SAFe. You will direct requirements, manage budgets and staff, collaborate with CTO and stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of large-scale enterprise systems across cloud and on-premise environments.

This role requires strong leadership, vendor oversight, and the ability to navigate complex

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Enterprise Software.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct technical management.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily solution development and administration across technologies including Java, .Net, SaaS, and other platforms.
• Leads requirements, estimation, budgeting, prioritization, and stakeholder collaboration.
• Manages staff performance, development plans, and HR activities (leaves, promotions).
• Shapes processes and standards for Agile product and project management and oversees roadmaps.
• Oversees vendor solution implementation and ensures alignment with executive goals.

Skills

Cloud services

Java/.Net

RDBMS/SQL

Agile/Scrum

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Functional Title: Director of Solution Delivery Job Title: Director II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Applications - HHS Systems Posting Number: 18367 Closing Date: 12/24/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical Salary Range: $7,015.16- $11,250.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework Travel: Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST Other Locations: MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 97E0,SEI15

Brief Job Description: The Director of Solution Delivery (Director II) for Administrative Applications in Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) directs the IT Team(s) to deliver system solutions potentially utilizing a range of technologies such as, Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), Software as a Service (SaaS), Custom Implementation, and Platforms as a Service (PaaS). This area is meant to deliver high-impact implementations leveraging Agile (Scrum) and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to have a positive impact to HHSC and the citizens of Texas. This position provides senior-level managerial oversight including guidance for strategic goals, developing processes and procedures, establishing priorities, oversight of development teams and managers.

Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs daily solution development and administration of system implementation and support that could utilize technologies including but not limited to Java, .Net, custom developed solutions, SaaS, and other technologies provided by Administrative Applications. Includes regular meetings with CTO, governance, and stakeholders while partnering with vendors and vendor teams, attending required management committee meetings, validating application roadmaps, providing prioritization, working with stakeholders, and senior management. Monitors HHSC IT's compliance and represents HHSC IT at steering committee meetings, legislative sessions, and panels. (40%)
• Directs and develops solution requirements and implementation execution for product management through closely working with product management direct reports, stakeholders, DevOps, product support, Quality Assurance and Testing, and other agency/vendor support teams. Includes responding to intake requests, solution evaluation/estimation, vendors' estimations, attending required Agile ceremonies and Scrum ceremonies, providing prioritization, and working with stakeholders. Oversees relevant budgets and monitors resource allocation across projects and associated spending. (20%)
• Directs the team including completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. Develops staff through training, mentoring, and effective use of employee development plans. Provides direct reports with work assignments, prioritization, clear direction, and information on responsibilities and work performance expectations, and conducts evaluations to gauge performance. Reviews and approves leave and carries out other expected Human Resource activities associated with hiring new staff and promotions. Supervises the work of others. (20%)
• Directs and leads the formulation of processes, policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the proven practices for Agile product management, project management, product solution estimations through collaboration with CTO, governance, stakeholders, and executive management, as well as customer support and customer relations. Develops and oversees the agency's short-term and long-term operational plans. (10%)
• Performs other tasks as assigned. (10%)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Cloud Services on AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of Custom Development in Java/.Net.
• Knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Change Management and Audit/Control Frameworks.
• Knowledge of IT governance practices and the process of solution estimation development.
• Knowledge of processes, policies, procedures, and standards consistent with the proven practices for Enterprise-wide software delivery.
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum Methodology using Jira.
• Skill in leading large teams delivering Enterprise Solutions.
• Skill in supporting Enterprise Solutions such as Custom Cloud Solutions, COTS, SaaS, RDBMS, etc.
• Skill in workforce planning, project planning, and contract negotiations.
• Skill in supporting mission-critical applications, running in a highly distributed manner.
• Skill in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Skill in evaluating vendor performance.
• Skill in evaluating and selecting vendor solutions.
• Skill in logical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability in building consensus across multiple teams and working with teams located in different geographic locations and remote working resources.
• Ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts.
• Ability to develop and manage project schedules for analysis, development, and final deliverables, as well as providing support oversight.
• Ability to oversee vendor solution implementation.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to operate efficiently and maneuver comfortably through complex organizations and thrive in a state government environment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements, Or Certifications

None

Initial Screening Criteria

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field. Appropriate experience including Enterprise Software, direct techincal management, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.
• Candidate has a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience with Enterprise Software.
• Candidate has a minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in direct technical management.
• Candidate has a minimum of 4 (four) years of experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process, coding standards, change control, and version management.
• Candidate has a minimum of 2 (two) years of experience in Agile development methodologies.
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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. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations

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 on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

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.