Senior Project Manager (Power BI & Data Lake)

Role: Senior Project Manager (Power BI & Data Lake)

Expected Duration: 12 months

Location: Austin, TX Remote from anywhere within the US (Texas-based preferred)

Deadline: Thursday 8/21 by 5:00 PM

Summary:

The client has issued a request for a Senior Project Manager to lead agile development teams on software application and infrastructure education projects.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Develop and evaluate processes to ensure consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans.

Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints.

Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.

Minimum Candidate Characteristics:

8+ years of experience managing software application teams and projects

3+ years of Power BI and Data Lake experience

Exceptional Candidate Characteristics:

Experience with one or more Texas State Agencies

Education industry experience

Position Overview

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.

Initiative & Influence: Drives own work and seeks opportunity to influence improvements for the agency.

Required Skills:

• 8 years of Required Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology
• 3 years of Required Working with Power BI
• 3 years of Required Working with Data Lake