Project Manager

Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client,Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

**Location of job: Onsite. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX.**

Responsibilities

The Project Manager II is an Information Technology (IT) position that will manage components of highly complex and visible projects and/or program initiatives. This role will follow project management methodologies and governance processes to deliver work products on time and within a set budget. The role will also collaborate with the end-user and key stakeholders to provide status updates and gather requirements, with the vendor on their implementation and delivery of contract deliverables, and with the internal IT Team. The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining and managing the timeline for multiple projects. Further, this individual will work to identify project risks and issues and proactively manage a plan to mitigate the risks and resolve the issues.

In addition to strong project management capabilities, we are specifically seeking candidates with deep knowledge and hands-on experience in cloud-based projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading initiatives involving cloud infrastructure, migrations, or SaaS implementations, and be comfortable navigating the complexities of cloud architecture, security, and vendor coordination.

The workers responsibilities and skills must include:

• Experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• Experience with implementing Enterprise Systems Integration projects.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with mediating business units that may have conflicting requirements.
• Experience driving systems integration delivery projects from 3rd party vendors to delivery acceptance and project closure.
• Experience with preparing and presenting executive level project communications, project tracking and stakeholder management.
• Ability to create and maintain several project artifacts including Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register etc.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Responsible for project scope delivery adhering to and optimizing schedule, costs, and resources. Projects include TxDOT, partners, and third-party deliverables.
• Acts as the counterpart for vendors program leader to ensure customer satisfaction and be the escalation point for service delivery activities.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker to solve issues.
• Must be hands-on-project manager for multiple projects.

Qualifications

Minimum (Required):

• 7 years experience in managing all phases of large and complex technical projects.
• 7 years experience in creating and maintaining various project artifacts including; Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register, etc.
• 7 years experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• 7 years experience in identifying and managing project risks and issues.
• 7 years skilled in creating and presenting executive level project communications.
• 7 years skilled in gathering requirements from business divisions.
• 7 years skilled in educating business unit staff on standardized processes.
• 7 years possess strong verbal and written skills in communicating with peers and different levels of users including executive staff.
• 7 years skilled in facilitating large group meetings with internal and external resources.
• 7 years skilled in collaborating with the technical and functional teams to develop the Technical Specification and other documents need in support of the solution.
• 5 years experience in implementing Enterprise Systems Integration.
• Experience implementing cloud-based projects.

Preferred (Optional):

• 4 years experience with one or more of the state of Texas government agencies
• 4 years CBAP and/or PMP certification is a plus

Overview

Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a leading provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL 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

Texas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.