Project Manager IV

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the HHS Information Technology Project Management Office (PMO) Director, the Project Manager IV (PM IV) provides enterprise-level leadership for highly complex Medicaid Information Technology (IT) initiatives that span multiple HHS agencies and external partners. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of large-scale, high visibility projects, ensuring outcomes align with regulatory mandates, strategic priorities, and service delivery goals. Working under limited supervision, Project Manager IV exercises considerable independent judgment and serves as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership, as well as internal and external stakeholders.

The PM IV performs highly advanced project management work initiating, planning, and executing large IT projects. Responsibilities include assuring projects are delivered on time; within budget; utilizing accepted project management methodologies; and establishing and evaluating project deliverables. Manages and coordinates the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion, monitoring the progress and schedule of projects, and communicating with project stakeholders, management, oversight agencies, authorities and other relevant parties. Assumes a strong leadership role in the management of staff dedicated to the project, along with the development of policies and procedures, reports, studies, legislation, and guidelines. Establishes criteria, proposals, cost estimates, projections, goals and objectives and directs program evaluation activities.

This position is based in the Austin, Texas office.

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective waterfall, agile, and hybrid project management principles.
• Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to small, medium, and large-sized projects.
• Knowledge of project management theories of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.
• Knowledge of related state and federal laws, regulations, policies, rules and requirements as well as the Texas legislative process
• Knowledge of process improvement or quality assurance systems.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget management and human resource management.
• Knowledge of the principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles.
• Skill in conflict resolution
• Skill with comprehending, interpreting, and applying various project, quality, and model-based methodologies, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to complex issues within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, information technology environment.
• Skill in project management execution and task prioritization
• Skill in synthesizing information and implementing approaches that make the most efficient use of limited resources.
• Skill in using a PC and Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Vizio, and Word.
• Skill is using project portfolio management software to manage product and project information.
• Skill in performing quality assurance tasks.
• Skill in Executive communication and public speaking.
• Skill in managing multiple, overlapping, and competing priorities.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups, serving as a change leader.
• Advanced skill with written and oral communication and the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization in a variety of formats.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to analyze complex information.
• Ability to develop plans to address identified issues.
• Ability to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or manage the completion of project work.
• Ability to think creatively and support creative thinking in others.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage, motivate and build effective work teams.
• Ability to accurately interpret data, evaluate reports and make timely and effective decisions.
• Ability to organize and present information effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results in an environment of broad, consultative management.
• Ability to analyze systems and procedures.
• Ability to adapt to change or modify behavior in response to changes in situations or priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, technology, healthcare, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and directly related experience on a year-for-year basis.
• At least 3 years of experience applying project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) to the active management of IT projects using project management software.
• At least 3 years of experience producing and maintaining core project artifacts and deliverables (i.e. project status reporting, project plans, communications plans, budget tracking, RAID log, metrics reporting, or similar items, etc.).
• At least 3 years of experience developing and delivering executive-level communications (briefings/presentations/status reporting) and facilitating decision-making with diverse stakeholder groups.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred, or ability to obtain PMP or ACP certification within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience navigating state/federal regulatory requirements and/or Texas legislative context impacting IT programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and expertise in project management.
• Monitors and manages projects to completion.
• Provides guidance and support in the development of staff in the agency’s project management lifecycle.
• Advises, consults and negotiates with agency stakeholders on project activities.
• Coordinates with other HHS agencies, and DIR to assure policies, standards, procedures, and activities and required reports conform to and are consistent with state requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager