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Project Manager 3

HonorVet TechnologiesAustin, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise to lead impactful, enterprise-level IT projects in a hybrid environment with a respected veteran-owned firm known for its client-centric approach. This role offers excellent career growth and the opportunity to manage complex initiatives for Fortune 500 and government clients, making it an ideal fit for a driven Project Manager ready to make a significant contribution. You are encouraged to apply and explore this exciting opportunity!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn''t a tagline — it''s the way we work. We don''t forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there''s a fit worth exploring.

Job Title: Project Manager 3

Location:, Austin TX 78751 Hybrid

Duration: 12  Months 

Job Description:

The  client requires a Project Manager III under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with DPS objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies.

 

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components.
  • Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities.
  • Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency.
  • Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance.
  • Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved.
  • Ensure adherence to DPS policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines.
  • Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.

 

Actual
Years
Experience

Years
Experience
Needed

Required/
Preferred

Skills/Experience

 

8

Required

Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment

 

8

Required

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)

 

8

Required

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

 

8

Required

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units

 

8

Required

Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes

 

8

Required

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting

 

8

Required

Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)

 

8

Required

Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements

 

1

Preferred

Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies

 

1

Preferred

Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts)

 

1

Preferred

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent

 

1

Preferred

Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications

Skills

Agile
Jira
PMP
Procurement
Stakeholder Management

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