Project Manager III - 26-00970

NavitasPartners • Austin, TX

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a modernization initiative focused on enhancing and automating an existing information reporting system. The project will improve tracking, monitoring, auditing, and management of service provider cost reports, submissions, and supporting documentation. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise-level project management, system modernization efforts, and governance frameworks. The Project Manager will oversee planning, execution, communication, and reporting while ensuring alignment with established project delivery standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of PMI methodologies and enterprise project delivery frameworks
• Proven ability to manage complex modernization projects involving both business and technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical and business concepts clearly
• Strong leadership, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• 10+ years of project management experience supporting large-scale enterprise implementations
• 8+ years of project management experience within state or federal government environments
• 8+ years leading legacy system modernization or transformation initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within structured state or government project delivery frameworks
• Experience with low-code or no-code platforms
• Experience supporting statewide or large government enterprise systems
• Knowledge of quality assurance, oversight, and reporting processes for major IT initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large-scale system modernization project from initiation through delivery
• Develop and maintain project documentation, presentations, and required artifacts
• Provide weekly written and verbal project status updates
• Facilitate regular project team meetings and stakeholder check-ins
• Present project updates to executive leadership and oversight committees
• Identify, document, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies in a timely manner
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical project teams
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables to ensure milestones are met
• Ensure compliance with applicable project delivery frameworks, reporting requirements, and governance standards
• Oversee development of SDLC artifacts and ensure business requirements are properly documented and addressed
• Remove project impediments and ensure resolution of issues
• Provide limited on-call support as required during key project phases

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager