Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as a Project Manager to lead the implementation of the Invoice Tracking System replacement. This hybrid role requires a PMP-certified professional with 10+ years of experience managing complex, enterprise-level IT projects. You’ll oversee all aspects of the project lifecycle including planning, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder communication, and SDLC coordination. Utilizing Agile methodologies, you’ll ensure on-time and within-budget delivery while facilitating cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and bring experience in public health or state agency environments. This is a high-impact role supporting statewide health and financial systems.

 

Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of 1 Project Manager 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Manager 3, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission  and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
 

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

 

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done.

 

DSHS CFO is requesting a Project Manager (PM) to work with program and IT to implement Invoice Tracking System replacement project activities. This includes but not limited to facilitate meetings, manage the project milestones and deliverables and change request, manage risks and issues, track project budget, manage project scope, complete various reporting, etc. to ensure the project is completed on time and under budget.

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
10	Required	Skilled in managing project with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans, documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans
10	Required	Ability to research, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems
10	Required	Experience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process
10	Required	Experience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholder. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
10	Required	Ability to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates and conduct regular project team meetings
10	Required	Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
10	Required	Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
8	Required	Agile methodology, overseeing and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines
8	Required	Agile Experience - Managing the project with feature driven sprints
5	Preferred	Experience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies
5	Preferred	Prior experience in healthcare or Public Health
2	Preferred	PMP Certification

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