Senior IT Project Manager - Remote, Cross-Agency Delivery

Department-of-Family-and-Protective-Services; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance for you

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Project Manager III to lead IT projects within the Project Management Office-Op. You will manage all phases from initiation to closeout, coordinating across agencies and stakeholders while applying Scrum practices and governance.

This full-time role requires a four-year degree and several years of advanced project management experience in IT, with travel and telework options possible. Competitive state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 4+ years of advanced project management experience.
• Experience with Scrum and Agile methodologies recommended.
• Experience with state IT projects or protective services context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT projects through initiation, planning, development, and closeout.
• Coordinate across agencies and stakeholders; ensure governance and reporting.
• Provide advanced analysis and mentorship to junior project managers.

Skills

Project management

Scrum

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

MS Teams

Excel

Job description

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks a Project Manager III to lead IT projects within the Project Management Office-Op. You will manage all phases from initiation to closeout, coordinating across agencies and stakeholders while applying Scrum practices and governance.

This full-time role requires a four-year degree and several years of advanced project management experience in IT, with travel and telework options possible. Competitive state benefits apply.