Project Manager 3

BizTech Fusion•Austin, TX

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 3 to lead large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects within a structured environment. The role requires a minimum of 15 years of experience and involves developing comprehensive project plans, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and procurement requirements. This is a 12-month contract position requiring on-site work in Austin, Texas, for up to four days per week, with one day remote. An active PMP certification is mandatory.

Requirements

Minimum 15+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)
Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units
Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements
Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies
Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts)
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications

Nice To Haves

Experience working in public safety or law enforcement agencies

Responsibilities

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