Job/Position DescriptionProject Manager IIIThe Project Manager reports in the Project Management Office within the Information Technology Services (ITS) division. Performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Performs research, analysis, project initiation, planning, development, and implementation activities for software development and infrastructure projects; securing leadership approvals; coordinating across agencies; and monitoring the progress and schedule of projects. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The mission of DFPS is to protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by involving clients, families, and communities. We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm to get behind our mission of protecting those among us who are most in need.This position is classified as a full-time position (40 hours a week). Work outside of regular hours may be required. Travel to Austin offices for meetings may be required.This position is a full-time position that includes other State of Texas benefits as described in this SAO site: http://www.sao.texas.gov/SAOReports/ReportNumber?id=18-704Essential Job FunctionsProject Management and Scrum (60%)and#149; Using DFPS project management and scrum processes, performs advanced project management involving project assessment and approval.and#149; Manages all the phases of projects including initiation, planning, development, implementation, and close out activities.and#149; Monitors the progress, schedule, and costs of projects.and#149; Collaborates with business analysts and project stakeholders to ensure that business requirements are documented and meet business needs.and#149; Identifies project risks and develops mitigation strategies. Pursues and records project issues, actions, and decisions.and#149; Collaborates with internal teams to monitor quality of project tasks and that project expenditures align with cost estimates to ensure effective budget utilization throughout the project lifecycleand#149; Ensures substantive deviations to approved work plans are approved according to department procedures.and#149; Coordinates assignments given to project team members, ensuring progress is on track and tasks are completed on time.Communication and Collaboration (30%)and#149; Prepares high quality written project reports, updates, summaries, and other documents as assigned or as needed.and#149; Collaborates with internal teams to review project cost estimates, Statements of Work, vendor quotes and project change request estimates and makes recommendations to ensure project needs are met.and#149; Coordinates among agencies; and communicates with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.and#149; Facilitates and participates in cross-program and multi-agency workgroups, setting goals and objectives and providing work products.and#149; Reviews project methodology and processes with project stakeholders, as needed. and#149; Ensures projects adhere to escalation and governance procedures, to include presenting project updates and overviews and obtaining required approvals at internal steering committee or other executive https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=588610 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.