Project Manager

The Project Manager will support the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on the FAST contract. This role provides senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with DPS objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies.

Responsibilities:

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• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components.
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• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
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• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities.
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• Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks.
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• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency.
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• Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance.
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• Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved.
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• Ensure adherence to DPS policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines.
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• Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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• Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.
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Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications.

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• 8 years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
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• 8 years of experience demonstrating strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid).
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• 8 years of experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
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• 8 years of experience demonstrating proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units.
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• 8 years of experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
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• 8 years of experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
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• 8 years of experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
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• 8 years of experience ensuring compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• 1 year of experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies.
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• 1 year of experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts).
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• 1 year of experience with PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
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• 1 year of experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications.
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Additional Requirements:

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• Local candidates only; Must live within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
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• Candidate must be available for on-site work for up to four days per week at TXDPS HQ in Austin, TX.
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• Candidate may be required to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
  
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Work Location and Schedule:
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Location: 5805 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - On-Site and Telework