Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 years of experience in technology project management., At least 8 years of experience in Agile coaching and leadership., Extensive software development experience, including Agile methodologies., Experience as a Jira Project Administrator and within state agencies..

Key responsibilities:

Lead Agile software development teams to deliver projects on time.

Manage and improve Agile processes and ensure deliverable quality.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.

Guide the team with a clear vision and coordinate diverse projects to meet strategic goals.

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager 3 (Remote)
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of the Information Technology (IT) Program Management Office (PMO). The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering the vital software applications and infrastructure that power the State of Texas’s educational system. You will be responsible for leading Agile software development teams to execute the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring on-time delivery of projects critical to fulfilling legislative requirements and agency strategic priorities. This role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in Agile project management, preferably within the education domain. You will have the opportunity to oversee, direct, and evaluate the work of project staff, and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including agency leadership, other state agencies, and private sector partners. This position offers considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgement, requiring the Senior Project manager to perform advanced levels of project management work.

The essential functions of this Senior Project Manager role are crucial for ensuring the successful delivery and maintenance of high-quality software applications that support the vital educational services provided to the State of Texas. By providing teams a consistent process, you will ensure predictable delivery and efficient use of resources, minimizing costly rework and delays. Championing deliverable quality guarantees the smooth operation of state services and maintains user trust, preventing service disruptions and potential damage to the agency’s reputation. Prioritizing stakeholder satisfaction fosters strong relationships and secures buy-in from all involved parties, ensuring the project meets the needs of everyone and contributes to overall success. Through effective leadership, you will empower your team to achieve extraordinary results and contribute significantly to the agency’s mission by fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Finally, by articulating a clear vision, you will guide the team’s efforts, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and enable proactive planning and risk mitigation, maximizing the chances of project success and long-term impact.

Process Consistency - Direct, develop, and evaluate Agile processes used by project teams
Deliverable Quality - Monitor and measure quality of applications and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Stakeholder Satisfaction - Build strong relationships with management, product owners, project team members
Leadership - Responsible for problem management, issue resolution, and risk identification/mitigation; lead efforts to optimize cycle time and reduce wait time - all to improve value added time
Vision - articulate a clear view of the application and technology roadmap. coordinate the initiation and planning of diverse projects to meet strategic application and technology roadmap commitments.
This project manager will lead the application team responsible for building a 1st-3rd grade supplemental grant program and also building a statewide IEP module within an existing application.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
20	Required	Technology Project Management (specifically software development)
8	Required	Agile Coach and Leader
8	Required	Software Development Experience
8	Required	Jira Project Administrator
8	Required	State Agency Experience