Work Location
Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**
Office Location: 701 W 51st St, Austin, Texas 78751
Hybrid, 2 days remote with 3 days onsite (Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays).
Job Description
We are currently seeking a contract Project Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Responsibilities
8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization or Scrum Master a plus.
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.
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
- Experience leading and drive multi-million dollar software and IT projects.
Preferred:
1 year 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
- PMP Certification
Company Overview
Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. 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.
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