Project Manager

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: Long term contract

Job Description:

Project Summary

• We are seeking a Senior level Project Manager to support a Legacy System Modernization.
• This Project Manager will provide consultative services and technical assistance in project and vendor management for program-related activities.
• The role involves overseeing priority initiatives and managing COTS and Outsourced vendors implementing solutions to replace legacy systems using project management best practices in coordination with business and program units.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project management and vendor oversight of multiple vendors to provide a seamless solution.
• Support client with vendor contract management for fixed fee solutions
• Supporting client with the evaluation and selection of vendor tools and solutions.
• Planning, researching, coordinating, and evaluating project management implementation
• Promoting the use of industry standards and best practices
• Supporting operational and program optimization
• Providing strategic recommendations to leadership

Core Duties

• Develop and maintain project management schedule and manage vendors
• Track and manage data for critical and major projects
• Report progress and status updates to executive/senior staff
• Advise leadership on project management practices
• Document accomplishments and key milestones

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• 8+years Proven experience managing multiple COTS vendors and projects across large organizations for legacy modernization replacement, including project planning, risk/issue documentation, and barrier resolution to provide one solution.
• 8+ years of Strong analytical skills: ability to research, synthesize, and report findings; solve complex problems; and prioritize effectively
• 8+ years of Expertise in mapping business processes, identifying improvements, and facilitating meetings and group problem-solving
• 8+years Experience setting up and guiding the PMLC and SDLC framework processes
• 8+years Strong stakeholder engagement: ability to build and maintain relationships, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively
• 5+years Skilled in summarizing and escalating issues, delivering weekly status updates (written and verbal), and leading team meetings
• 3+years Vendor management and Agile (Scrum) experience: managing feature-driven development, tracking progress, and aligning assignments with timelines
• 3+years Experience creating briefing documents, reports, and presentations for senior and executive audiences
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+years Experience implementing COTS solutions with vendors using Agile methodologies and best practices within one or more state agencies
• 3+years Public sector experience

Thanks & Regards

Saravanan

DMinds Solutions Inc.