Project Manager II

Job#: 3051032

Job Description:
Austin, TX - Onsite
Project Manager II
Position Overview

The Project Manager II is an Information Technology (IT) position that will manage components of highly complex and visible projects and/or program initiatives. This role will follow project management methodologies and governance processes to deliver work products on time and within a set budget.

The role will also collaborate with:

• The end-user and key stakeholders to provide status updates and gather requirements.
• Vendors on implementation and delivery of contract deliverables.
• Internal IT teams.

The Project Manager will be responsible for maintaining and managing the timeline for multiple projects. Further, this individual will work to identify project risks and issues and proactively manage plans to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
Responsibilities and Required Skills

• Experience with general IT SDLC processes.
• Experience with implementing Enterprise Systems Integration projects.
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with mediating business units that may have conflicting requirements.
• Experience driving systems integration delivery projects from 3rd party vendors to delivery acceptance and project closure.
• Experience with preparing and presenting executive level project communications, project tracking, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to create and maintain several project artifacts including Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register, etc.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Responsible for project scope delivery adhering to and optimizing schedule, costs, and resources. Projects include TxDOT, partners, and third-party deliverables.
• Acts as the counterpart for vendor's program leader to ensure customer satisfaction and be the escalation point for service delivery activities.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker to solve issues.
• Must be a hands-on project manager for multiple projects.

Minimum Years of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
YearsRequirement7Experience in managing all phases of large and complex technical projects.7Experience in creating and maintaining various project artifacts including Project Timeline, Risk & Issue Log, Communication Plan, Stakeholder Register, etc.7Experience with general IT SDLC processes.7Experience in identifying and managing project risks and issues.7Skilled in creating and presenting executive level project communications.7Skilled in gathering requirements from business divisions.7Skilled in educating business unit staff on standardized processes.7Possess strong verbal and written skills in communicating with peers and different levels of users including executive staff.7Skilled in facilitating large group meetings with internal and external resources.7Skilled in collaborating with the technical and functional teams to develop the Technical Specification and other documents needed in support of the solution.5Experience in implementing Enterprise Systems Integration.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 4 years of experience with one or more State of Texas government agencies.
• CBAP and/or PMP certification is a plus.

AI and Automation Experience

Demonstrated experience leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation to improve project planning, scheduling, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and delivery outcomes.

Ability to effectively integrate AI-assisted capabilities into project management practices while ensuring appropriate governance, security, quality, and human oversight.

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