Senior IT Project Manager - Large-Scale Programs

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,172 - 93,930; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex IT projects, directing Product Owners, Developers and QA Testers through initiation, planning, execution, and closing.

The role requires strong technical background and supervisory experience, the ability to manage budgets and schedules, and the skill to mitigate risks while communicating with stakeholders and executives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field.
• Five years of IT project management experience may be used in lieu of the four-year college degree requirement.
• Certifications such as CAPM or PMP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 across initiation, planning, execution, control and closing.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted methodologies and manages multi-million dollar initiatives.
• Monitors project performance, budgets, quality, and risk, and communicates status to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with internal and external teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with objectives.
• Participates in Agile ceremonies and collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Skills

IT project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Agile ceremonies

Team supervision

Risk management

Budget oversight

Microsoft Project

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services in Austin is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex IT projects, directing Product Owners, Developers and QA Testers through initiation, planning, execution, and closing.

The role requires strong technical background and supervisory experience, the ability to manage budgets and schedules, and the skill to mitigate risks while communicating with stakeholders and executives.