Senior Project Manager

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 33 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

**Location of job: Hybrid- 3 days remote, 2 days onsite (Thursdays and Fridays). Candidate must be local to the Austin area or surrounding areas. Location of job: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751**

Responsibilities

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done.

DSHS CFO is requesting a Project Manager (PM) to work with program and IT to implement Invoice Tracking System replacement project activities. This includes but not limited to facilitate meetings, manage the project milestones and deliverables and change request, manage risks and issues, track project budget, manage project scope, complete various reporting, etc. to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget.

**Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.**

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

10 years of:

• Skilled in managing project with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans, documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans
• Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems
• Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process
• Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholder. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates and conduct regular project team meetings
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

8 years of:

• Agile methodology, overseeing and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines
• Agile Experience - Managing the project with feature driven sprints

Preferred:

5 years of:

• Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies
• Prior experience in healthcare or Public Health

2 years of:

• PMP Certification

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.