Project Manager Consultant for Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin, Tx

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager Consultant to oversee a complex Cloud Cybersecurity project. This role demands extensive experience in advanced security project management, particularly with web information systems and DLP implementations. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring project goals are met within budget and timeline while adhering to compliance standards. This opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on critical cybersecurity initiatives. If you're ready to take on a challenging role that offers both responsibility and the chance to innovate, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of advanced security project management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of DIR Project Management Framework essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of the project.
• Manage a complex Cloud Cybersecurity project with multiple staff.

Skills

Advanced security project management

Implementation of complex DLP

Web information systems

Information systems controls

Budget management

Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework

Managing staff augmentation contractors

Vulnerability management applications

Tools

Enterprise portfolio project management software

Job description

Title: Project Manager Consultant

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Job Solicitation: 529501329

Location: 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751

Duration: On-going, no ending date

Visa: Must be US Citizen, Green Card, EAD. No H1B

Telework Policy: The primary work location(s) will be at 100% Remote

Required/Preferred Skills:

• 10 years, Required: Advanced security project management experience, extensive experience with implementation of a complex DLP, web information systems, information systems controls, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals.
• 8 years, Required: Ability to effectively manage a large-scale project for the implementation of a complex DLP, vulnerability management applications.
• 8 years, Required: Managing up to three staff augmentation contractors, including Two Network Security Analyst, and one Application/Software Developer or Cloud Security Analyst.
• 8 years, Required: Handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project is on time, under budget, and within scope and best value for DSHS.
• 8 years, Required: Strong Knowledge and Familiarity using the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards.
• 8 years, Preferred: Experience Designing, Building and Security Web Information Systems using SaaS vulnerability management and DLP applications.
• 5 years, Preferred: Familiar managing when resources are limited able to handle gaps that might require them to independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• 3 years, Preferred: Experience working with HHSC Security or Network Engineers at HHSC.

Responsibilities:

• As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on.
• This Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III position will manage a complex Cloud Cybersecurity project.
• This project requires 8 or more years of advanced security project management experience, relies on extensive experience with web information systems, information systems controls, web application development, and sound judgment to plan critically think, and achieve goals.
• The project involves not only managing the staff, but up to three staff, including an Application/Software Developer and two Network Security Analysts.
• This position has expectation when resources are limited the manager handle those gaps that might require them to independently perform a variety of complicated Information Technology (IT) tasks, as such a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• The Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III will handle the project budget and timeline using an enterprise portfolio project management software and coordinating with the Managed Services vendor to ensure that project implementation is on time, under budget, and within scope to accommodate the best value for Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
• The Cloud Cybersecurity Project Manager III must follow the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Project Management Framework, ensuring compliance within Health and Human Services and DSHS Security and Information Technology Standards.

Service Duration: Services are expected to start 04/07/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2025. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1162 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Normal Business Hours: Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

Travel Requirements: Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.

Additional Work Hours: The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.