Senior Project Manager

Title: Senior Project Manager

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Austin, TX 78752. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.

Experience: 15+ Years

Summary:

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 the client 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.

Required Skills:

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

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

8 Years of Required Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

8 Years of Required Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units

8 Years of Required Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes

8 Years of Required Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting

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

8 Years of Required Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements

Preferred Skills:

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

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

1 Year of Preferred PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent

1 Year of Preferred Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications