Project Manager

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 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.