Direct Client: Project Manager @ Austin, TX – ONSITE

Project Manager

Austin, TX – ONSITE

One Year Contract

 

Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship.

 

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. 

 

II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

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
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