Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager

Job Location: Austin, Texas- Onsite

Role Overview

• Lead and manage one or more projects from initiation through closure
• Plan, budget, schedule, oversee, and document all aspects of assigned projects
• Provide senior-level project management, consultative services, and technical assistance
• Coordinate across multiple initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Work independently with limited direction and broad latitude for decision-making

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, control, and close projects using established project management best practices
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, work plans, and resource forecasts
• Assess, analyze, research, and evaluate project requirements and implementation approaches
• Coordinate and optimize operations and program-related project activities
• Lead and manage special projects as assigned by leadership
• Maintain coordination across multiple, related initiatives
• Develop and maintain project management tools and documentation
• Track and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Ensure timely resolution of issues and removal of project barriers
• Maintain project management data for critical and high-visibility initiatives
• Report project progress, milestones, risks, and outcomes to senior and executive leadership
• Provide recommendations to leadership on project management standards, practices, and improvements
• Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions
• Initiate, sponsor, manage, or support projects to maximize success across diverse initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, and team members
• Ensure adherence to project management standards, governance, and best practices
• Prepare and deliver concise, high-quality project documentation and presentations
• Provide regular written and verbal status updates to stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in project management across multiple projects
• Strong ability to research, gather, analyze, and synthesize complex information
• Proven ability to identify problems, devise solutions, and prioritize competing issues
• Experience developing and delivering reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness
• Expertise in business process mapping and identifying process improvement opportunities
• Strong facilitation skills for meetings and group problem-solving sessions
• Experience developing or contributing to:
  • Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Project charters
  • Design documentation
  • Test plans
  • Risk assessments
  • Project budgets, schedules, and cost projections
• Experience managing projects across large, complex organizations
• Proven ability to document and manage risks, issues, and contingency plans
• Strong communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
• Ability to ensure issue resolution and remove project impediments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing written materials such as:
  • Briefing documents
  • Administrative reports
  • Executive-level presentations
• Ability to summarize, escalate, and communicate issues appropriately
• Experience developing and presenting weekly project status updates (written and verbal)
• Experience conducting regular project team status meetings
• Experience compiling and distributing project documentation, status reports, and budget updates

Education & Certification Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - Required
  • Certification must be listed on the resume
  • Proof of certification may be requested