Portfolio Project Mgr - STR Division- Austin, Texas

Position Information

The Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division (STR) is looking for a leader to help take the Transportation Performance Management team to the next level! The ideal candidate is dependable, creative, and has strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

What does the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division do? We advance enterprise initiatives, work with experts and industry to plan and prepare for the future of transportation in Texas, and promote a culture of innovation and collaboration within the department. Moreover, we handle enterprise programs and governance for performance measures, enterprise policy, continuity of operations, and risk prevention. Join us!

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Manages projects and oversees work in the Transportation Performance Management branch of the Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Division related to agency wide performance management projects and strategies. Responsible for providing consultation and leadership to Districts and Divisions regarding strategic planning and performance management. Serves as a Lead Worker. Work requires contact and collaboration with all levels of internal staff including executive leadership, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for leading and overseeing multiple projects.
• Monitors and/ or analyzes federal and state laws, rules, and regulations with potential impact on assigned functions.
• Serves as a lead worker assisting with employee performance plans and evaluations, counseling, coaching, and mentoring;
  
  identifying training activities; assigning and monitoring workload, and approving leave requests.
• Provides analysis to Executive Leadership and other Department staff.
• Prepares management reports defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions, and similar products for
  
  executive-level and external audiences.
• Coordinates project activities and manages relationships within TxDOT and with other state agencies, governmental
  
  jurisdictions, private entities.
• Acts as liaison with FHWA; providing review documents, seeking concurrence and addressing comments
  
  for performance management measures and targets.
• Represents TxDOT by serving as SME on national, state or local committees, Task Forces or Working Groups
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 6 years of experience in project/portfolio management, emerging technologies research or related. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Preferences related to Education and/or Certifications may be included on job postings.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Research and analysis methodologies
• Portfolio and project planning, development, and management methodologies

Considerable knowledge of:

• Transportation design principles, practices and methods

Proficient skill in:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Leading projects and project teams

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)