Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Austin, TX 78751 (Hybrid – Onsite Mondays & Tuesdays, Remote Wednesdays–Fridays)Duration: 10 Months ContractPosition Summary:Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Level 3) to lead the modernization and replacement of the Program Integrity Case Tracker (PICT) system. The selected candidate will manage the design, development, and delivery of a new case management solution that enhances functionality, improves efficiency, and supports future scalability.This role requires a strong understanding of Agile (Scrum) methodologies within the PMI framework, and proven expertise in delivering enterprise-scale IT implementations in state or federal environments. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, and a PMP certification.Key Responsibility:Manage large-scale IT project delivery using Agile and PMI-based methodologies.Oversee design and development work and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.Create and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, and deliverables.Track progress using feature-driven Agile methodology and ensure milestones are met.Identify, document, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.Provide weekly project status reports (verbal and written) to stakeholders and leadership.Facilitate and lead project team meetings, ensuring accountability and task completion.Oversee SDLC processes and ensure business requirements are accurately translated into technical specifications.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, business, and vendor partners.Prepare and deliver presentations and documentation for leadership and oversight entities.Mentor and transfer knowledge to internal HHSC staff throughout project lifecycle.Provide technical and analytical support as needed; occasional on-call support may be required.Required Skills and Experience:8+ years (Required): Project Management experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations8+ years (Required): State of Texas or similar Federal/State Government project management experience8+ years (Required): Development experience in large enterprise IT environments5+ years (Preferred): Experience with the Texas Project Delivery Framework (TPDF)PMP Certification (Preferred): Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (proof required upon request)3+ years (Preferred): Agile (Scrum) project management experience2+ years (Preferred): Salesforce project experience1+ year (Preferred): Experience with State Procurement and Contracting processes1+ year (Preferred): Jira experience for Agile project trackingAdditional Requirment:Must be local to Austin, TX or willing to work onsite Mondays and Tuesdays weekly.Must possess excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Must have a proven ability to coordinate across multiple departments and drive complex IT initiatives.Preferred Certification:PMP (Project Management Professional) – strongly preferredCSM (Certified Scrum Master) – a plusWork Environment:Hybrid: Onsite (Mon-Tue), Remote (Wed-Fri)Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751