Project Manager

I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Manager 3.
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. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the
resume. Proof of certification may be requested.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the
Project Manager position within the DSHS Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries
Section. This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in
the area of DSHS project management for program related activities. Work involves overseeing
DSHS priority initiatives and managing special projects utilizing project management best practices in
coordination with agency business and program units. Duties include: assessing, analyzing, planning,
researching, coordinating and evaluating project management implementation, assuring the use of
best practices and standards, assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and
program functions and providing recommendations.
This position is responsible for maintaining coordination across numerous related initiatives and
leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include: developing
project management tools; maintaining project management data on critical and major projects;
reporting progress on key projects to executive/senior staff; providing recommendations regarding
project management practices to agency leadership, and reporting the status of key projects and
accomplishments.
This position will also work with staff to initiate, sponsor, manage or participate in projects to
maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements
(skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this
opportunity.
Years Required/Preferred Experience

14 Required

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 and prioritize information and issues.
14 Required Ability to develop and deliver reports identifying gaps in

technology and operational effectiveness.

8 Required

Skilled in project management of multiple projects with
experience with implementations across large organizations
to include developing

8 Required Managing project plans and documenting risks, issues, and
contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal

of project barriers.

8 Required

Skilled in effectively mapping business processes and
identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and
facilitating meetings and group problem solving

8 Required

Develops or contributes to the development of statements of
work, project charters, design documentation, test plans, risk
assessments, project budgets, schedules, work plans,
resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.

8 Required

Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships
with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must
possess strong communication and presentation skills and
strong teamwork skills.

1 Preferred

Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and
develop and present weekly status updates (written and
verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings.
Compiles and distributes project information, project status
reports, and budget

1 Preferred

Experience developing written materials, including briefing
documents, administrative reports and PowerPoint
presentations, for diverse audiences, including senior and
executive management