TJJD - Project Manager III - IT Project Manager - (AUS) - 53739

How To Apply

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00053739&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx.  You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).  The additional forms are available at:  http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to:  HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Please Note

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.  Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov.  Benefits include:  Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.  Optional add-on benefits include:  Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc.  Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

General Description

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) project management work.  Work involves coordinating the planning, initiation, execution, and closeout of information technology (IT) projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties.  May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works as a leader of the IT Project Management Office (PMO) to develop and implement project management policies, procedures, and tools to support project delivery.  

Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Requires some travel and may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week. 

Essential Duties

• Develops, coordinates, plans, and evaluates IT projects utilizing accepted project management methodologies.
• Communicates and explains project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.

Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.

Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.

Monitors and assists with project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.

Assists in initiating projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility; identifies potential project risks and difficulties, and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

Assists in developing criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.

Assists in developing project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections; reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management; monitors and manages project costs to ensure projects are completed within budget.

Assists in the development of project management policies, procedures, guidance, and tools to ensure projects follow project management best practices.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

• Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:
•     Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
•     Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 5% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with major course work in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, business administration, or a related field. Five (5) years of full-time wage-earning project management experience.

Or

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Ten (10) years of wage-earning project management experience.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•     Bachelor’s degree. Experience managing IT projects. Experience with PMI project management methodologies. Experience working for a governmental agency. 
•     Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
•     Recent experience in an information technology environment.
• Experience and Education Substitutions:
• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirements.

Note:  The degree(s), course hours, diploma or equivalent required to meet the minimum requirements must be from an accredited educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

•    Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects.
•    Knowledge of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance.
•    Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the projects undertaken.
•    Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of database programming and systems design and of computer operations, systems and procedures.
•    Knowledge of Software Development Life cycle and Agile practices and principles.
•    Knowledge of various application and hardware environments.
•    Knowledge of limitations and capabilities of computer systems.
•    Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to various sized technology projects; and of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance. 
•    Skill and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
•    Skill in project management, project monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, documenting, and following up on action items and risks. 
•    Skill in project management monitoring and in addressing changes in scope and budget.
•    Skill in operating computers and applicable computer software.
•    Skill in managing projects with project management tools and software
•    Skill in working collaboratively and establish rapport and build credibility with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
•    Ability to analyze complex information, to develop plans to address identified issues, and displays attention to detail.
•    Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
•    Ability to identify project risks and gaps.
•    Ability to establish project goals and objectives.
•    Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
•    Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues. 
•    Ability to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.
•    Ability to prepare reports.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and convey ideas and instructions clearly. 
•    Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
•    Ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.
•    Ability to process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.
•    Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per work week and travel occasionally.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered when performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with or without aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Heavy lifting, 25 lbs. & over
Heavy carrying, 25 lbs. & over
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Finger/manual dexterity
Dual simultaneous grasping

Veterans

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at  Program Management MOS Codes.
 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

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