The client plans to complete several projects that require guidance from a software development- and infrastructure-knowledgeable project manager. The project manager will develop charters, schedules, resource plans, and ensure resources are on track with scheduled work, while managing risks, issues, and action items. The project manager may also perform scrum master duties.
This role may also be responsible for the following
Coordinate, plan, and evaluate projects using DFPS PMO project management methodologies and scrum practices.
Experience working in Agile and Waterfall development processes.
For Agile projects, coordinate Scrum sessions and train team members on the Scrum process.
Monitor and manage project costs and report information to IT leadership as assigned.
Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project charter.
Direct the work of team members in a matrixed environment and use strong written and verbal communication skills to analyze and resolve project issues with input from appropriate management and SMEs.
Develop charters, schedules, resource plans, and ensure resources are on track with scheduled work, while managing risks, issues, and action items.
Facilitate and participate in cross-program and multi-agency workgroups, setting goals and objectives, and providing work products.
Facilitate sessions to further elicit business or technical requirements.
Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, risks and issue logs, action/decision tracking logs, communication plans, and status reports.
Develop resource management plans to ensure proper staffing levels for each project.
Work within PMO and with other IT staff and program stakeholders to identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.
Review and recommend proposals to management.
Work within the PMO to establish and standardize PM practices.
Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders, IT management, and program area staff to facilitate successful completion of project tasks.
Prepare high-quality written presentations, updates, summaries, and other documents according to target audience needs.
Provide research on complex topics, including assessment, analysis, and evaluation of federal regulations and communications, professional literature, and other publications to make determinations and recommendations related to state and federal legislation.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Actual
Years
Experience
Years
Experience
Needed
Required/
Preferred
Skills/Experience
8
Required
Working knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle processes and documentation
8
Required
Working knowledge of Project Documentation including charters, project plans, work breakdown structures, resource management, status reports, issues logs, action logs, and decision tracking documents.
8
Required
Leading customer groups to the successful completion of projects
8
Required
Understanding of a variety of infrastructure topics, such as information security, networking, architecture topics, servers, and databases
8
Required
Working knowledge in guiding various project teams; and subsets of teams within a large Information Resources projects
8
Required
Ability to effectively communicate project progress and upcoming activities to project resources and all levels of project stakeholders
8
Required
Strong presentation and facilitation skills for leading work sessions and project team meetings.
6
Required
Working knowledge of developing and/or interpreting complex Use Cases.
6
Required
Experience managing competing interests from various project stakeholders and reaching consensus for appropriate next actions
6
Required
Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
3
Required
Ability to manage changes in project scope, resources, and budget
3
Required
Skill in interpersonal relationships, including working with people under pressure, negotiating among multiple parties, resolving conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships
3
Required
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint
2
Required
Lead Project Manager on Major Information Resources Projects
2
Required
Knowledge of Child Welfare experience
3
Required
Worker is responsible for managing 1 to 3 projects for DFPS simultaneously using Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid
project management methodologies.
2
Preferred
Working knowledge of Texas Project Delivery Framework requirements for major Information Resources Projects
1
Preferred
Working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs: IMPACT, PACES, ABCS, PEIRS, NEICE, e-Report, e-Travel, General Placement Search and Community Based Care.
2
Preferred
Strong understanding of EIR Accessibility requirements and their technical specifications
1
Preferred
Experience with Data Bricks.
Certification
Prefer Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute
