Hiring - Project Manager III - Hybrid - Austin, TX - LongTerm

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We are hiring an experienced Project Manager III to support a large-scale public sector technology initiative. This role requires a senior-level project management professional with extensive experience leading complex, enterprise-wide projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will ensure successful project delivery while maintaining compliance with established governance standards, project management methodologies, and organizational objectives.

Job Title: Project Manager 3
Client: Public Sector
Location: Hybrid - Austin, TX
Duration: 12 Months Contract

Note:

• Prior State of Texas experience preferred
• Interview: Face to Face Must
• Texas procurement frameworks (FAST, DIR, or similar contracts) preferred
• Active PMP Certification Must
• Hybrid 4 days onsite & 1 day remote per week

Job Description

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units
• Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)
• Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements
• Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies
• Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts)
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent
• Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications