Senior Project Manager

Allied Consultants, Inc.; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Allied Consultants, Inc., is seeking an experienced Senior Project IT Manager for a key role in delivering software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system. This position involves leading Agile project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience in education, excellent leadership capabilities, and be proficient in managing complex projects while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Cafeteria plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with software application teams.
• Experience with Agile Scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of school finance or state tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile software development teams through the SDLC.
• Ensure timely project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage processes, scope, and schedule changes.

Skills

Agile project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

PMI Certification

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 33 years been a top-tier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project IT Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

**Location of job: Remote**

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO and play a crucial role in delivering software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system. Responsibilities include leading Agile software development teams through the SDLC to ensure timely project delivery, meeting legislative and strategic priorities. The role requires strong leadership in Agile project management, preferably in education, and involves overseeing project staff and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Process Consistency (20%): Develop and evaluate processes to ensure consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans.

Deliverable Quality (20%): Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Satisfaction (20%): Communicate with stakeholders, solicit feedback, and build strong relationships.

Leadership (20%): Manage problems, resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and motivate the team to take ownership and improve efficiency.

Vision (20%): Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.

This role demands initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to perform advanced project management work.

You will also demonstrate proficiency in the agency’s five Performance Competencies, and a belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military:

• Productivity & Quality: Consistently produces high-quality work within expected timelines.
• Decision-Making & Judgement: Demonstrates sound judgement and continued benefits for the agency.
• Communication & Interactions: Communications achieve the desired actions and strengthen relationships.
• Growth Mindset & Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback, data, and self-reflection to inform own work.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and appreciation of project management theories and practices applied to complex projects.

• A strong customer-service mindset focused on meeting the needs of stakeholders.
• Skill at motivating and influencing others where there is not a direct reporting relationship.
• Demonstrate critical thinking abilities by asking questions, synthesizing, and analyzing information to make decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to connect with a variety of audiences.
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback, and continuously improve.
• Willingness and availability to work outside the regular work hours, as needed, to support project needs.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to unexpected tasks, as assigned.

Understanding of school finance or state tax laws, such as property tax, homestead exemptions, school bonds

• PMI Certification

Qualifications

• 8 years of working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology

Preferred:

• 3 years of working with Power BI
• 3 years working with Data Lake

Overview

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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