Project Manager

Onset Technologies • Austin, TX

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will lead multi-phase modernization and process improvement projects for public-sector and regulated clients. You will own delivery for projects that include systems implementation, process redesign, data/information governance, and vendor integration. Typical projects involve coordinating IT teams, business stakeholders, third-party vendors, and compliance owners to design, build, test, and deploy solutions that meet operational and regulatory requirements. Candidates should be comfortable producing detailed project plans, audit-ready documentation, and executive briefings, and be able to navigate procurement and governance processes common to state and federal work.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing multiple projects within large organizations.
• 6–10+ years of project management experience delivering complex, multi-phase projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and driving accountability in structured environments.
• Strong background in risk management, schedule development, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive-level stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, SharePoint, or similar.
• 8+ years mapping business processes, identifying improvements, and facilitating meetings.
• 8+ years developing and maintaining strong relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• PMP certification is required.
• Must be local to the Austin area and able to work onsite.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with state or federal agencies, especially projects involving compliance, data governance, public health, regulatory operations, or system modernization.
• Experience supporting procurement processes, vendor coordination, or government project governance frameworks.
• Ability to prepare detailed briefing materials, decision documents, and executive-level status updates.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, including scope definition, detailed planning, execution oversight, and project close-out.
• Create and maintain project artifacts such as project plans, schedules, risk registers, status reports, change requests, and communication plans.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and working sessions with business and technical teams.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; provide clear mitigation strategies and escalation paths.
• Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Ensure deliverables meet organizational, compliance, and audit standards, particularly for agencies requiring structured documentation.
• Partner closely with leadership, subject-matter experts, and external partners to gather requirements and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide clear, concise updates and briefing materials for senior leadership and decision-makers.
• Support process mapping, workflow analysis, and implementation of operational improvements when required.
• Provide guidance and support to project teams to maximize success across multiple initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• 401(k), PTO, and medical/dental insurance.
• Career growth opportunities in a dynamic, private equity-backed organization.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed