The Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires the services of 2 Project Managers hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Project Manager, Level 2, Emerging Technology and the specifications outlined in this document for DPS. Various technology and innovation projects that directly impact the daily operations of DPS to achieve Agency missions, goals, and objectives.
Scope of Work
The following describes the work that will be done by Project Manager Level 2:
Support current and future DPS projects and priorities in the initiation and planning of complex, diverse technology-related projects. Directly support project and development teams on various initiatives to improve agency effectiveness, compliance with applicable statutes, and enhance service delivery capabilities. Facilitate project development and quality assurance discussions.
Deliverables:
(1) Manage projects utilizing appropriate project management methodologies, conducting risk assessments, and following established tracking and reporting guidelines.
(2) Monitor project activities to ensure deliverables are acceptable, meet business and contractual requirements, and are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
(3) Communicate complex and technical business problems and requirements to agency stakeholders.
(4) Support development and implementation of various initiatives.
Work Hours and Location: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday, Hybrid schedule based on project/initiative needs, physical location as needed 5805 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
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. |
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Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
3 | Required | Agile/project management methodologies and practices |
3 | Required | Leading large, complex technology-related projects |
3 | Required | Developing & analyzing complex business requirements |
1 | Preferred | Understanding of software development lifecycles |
1 | Preferred | Documentation of business technology challenges |
Terms and Conditions:
Candidates referred if selected will be subject to a background check. Disqualifiers listed below:
• a felony conviction
• an entering of an order of deferred adjudication for a felony, until five years after court supervision ceased and the case was dismissed
• a conviction of driving while intoxicated during the five-year period immediately prior to the date of application
• a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that the contractor was a delinquent child during the five-year period immediately prior to the date of application. If the contractor's record in the proceeding is ordered sealed, the incident should be disregarded and treated as though it did not exist
• the contractor's driver license has been suspended, including a probated suspension, by DPS during the last three years as a habitual violator
• the contractor's driver license has been suspended for refusal to submit to a chemical test within the last five years
• the contractor has an open/active arrest warrant in any state
• the contractor is currently under indictment for any criminal offense
• an open disposition, an incomplete criminal record, or no final determination of guilt or innocence is found on the contractor 's criminal record following a felony arrest
• a conviction for a Class A misdemeanor.
• an entering of an order of deferred adjudication for any criminal offense of the grade of felony or Class A misdemeanor.
• an entering of an order of deferred adjudication for any criminal offense of the grade of Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years.
• a conviction of an offense of the grade of a Class B misdemeanor within the last ten years.
• a conviction for a family violence offense.
• An open disposition, an incomplete criminal record, or no final determination of guilt or innocence is found on the contractor's criminal record following a Class A and B arrest
• Additional disqualifiers may apply