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Position: Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 6-12 Months
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.