TDA - IT Project Manager (58975)

Job Description

Information Technology Project Manager

Salary Information: $7,875.00 - $8,400.00/MO. - B24

State Classification: Project Manager III - 1560

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number: 25-58975-1

Location: Austin, TX

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Information Technology (IT) Project Manager will perform complex project management work for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of Capital Projects, enterprise software applications throughout the State of Texas to deliver time-sensitive legislative requirements and support the rapid improvements necessary to align with the agency's strategic priorities. You may oversee, direct, assign duties, and evaluate the work of project resources. You will work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the planning, development, and execution of TDA Capital projects. Communicate monthly with internal stakeholders. Communicate externally with external stake holders and oversee requisite reporting. Contribute to LAR planning for new project request.

Oversee and evaluate processes used when developing new projects to ensure the teams are adhering to procedures consistently and confirm scope and schedule changes are documented, approved, and understood by stakeholders and project team members. Develop project budgets, schedules, works plans, resource requirements, cost estimates, and cost projections.

Monitor and manage the quality of applications and works to identify continuous improvement measures/root cause and corrective actions. Verifies project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill terms of the team agreements, and are within budget.

Communicate routinely to management, customers, project team members, and other stakeholders, actively soliciting and addressing customer and project team feedback.

Responsible for problem management, issue resolution, and risk identification and mitigation, while empowering and motivating the team to have a sense of ownership over the application.

Communicate a clear vision of all projects to executive management team, customers, and project team. Coordinate the initiation and planning of diverse projects to meet strategic application and technology roadmap commitments.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (one year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).

Five (5) years of work experience in managing or working on software application teams, using the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), and Agile Scrum Methodology.

Four (4) years of working as a PM using the Texas Project Delivery Framework.

PREFER

Certification in Project Management (PMP).

Four (4) years experience working with Major Information Resources Projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to projects that are complex in scope; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.

Skill in project management monitoring; in addressing changes in scope or timing; in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills, to identify project risks and gaps, to prepare reports; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will work in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 10%* of the work period), occasionally overnight.

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

TDA has a telework policy that will allow eligible positions to telework up to two (2) days per week after completing six (6) months of employment with the agency. The employee must meet eligibility criteria set forth in the Telework Policy.

BENEFITS

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

ü Retirement Plan

ü Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

ü Paid Holidays

ü Paid Vacation Leave

ü Paid Sick Leave

ü Longevity Pay

ü Dental

ü Vision

ü Dependent Optional Life Insurance

ü Voluntary AD&D Insurance

ü Dependent Health & Life Insurance

ü Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

A skills exercise may be conducted for interview purposes. Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/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, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

*A valid government-issued driver's license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver's license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help with the employment process or require other accommodations, please contact the Human Resources office for assistance at (512) 463-7423.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the military and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.

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.