Sr. IT Project Manager

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is Seeking an Sr. IT Project Manager for a contract role for with our client in Austin, TX.

*** REMOTE (TEXAS) – ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE TEXAS AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED***

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the “apply” link with your resume and contact details.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

This contract position will support an assessment of the current IT server environment, cataloging, and classifying applications and systems. This initiative will lead to a deliverable of a Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) support package, narrative justification, cost projections, implementation timelines, and recommended sequencing for a multi-year modernization effort, with all documentation targeted to support the FY26-27 LAR submission cycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading day-to-day project execution, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Conducting interviews, gathering requirements, and documenting current-state systems and processes.
• Developing modernization roadmaps, resource estimates, and LAR cost inputs.
• Managing application inventory, scoring, and rationalization/decommissioning recommendations.

This position will be responsible for performing highly complex (senior level) project management work. Work involves planning, directing, and coordinating activities of the designated IT project. Ensuring goals of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Securing resource time and coordinating efforts of team members and/or consultants to deliver the project according to schedule. Defining project objectives and overseeing quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Managing the project scope, schedule, and budget. Planning, assigning, and overseeing the work of others.

CANDIDATE SKLLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of recent information technology project management experience. (8 years
  )
• Experience successfully delivering information technology application development and infrastructure projects. (8 years
  )
• Experience leading meetings with project stakeholders. (8 years
  )
• Experience in developing project schedules, including the development of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). (8 years
  )
• Experience as a Data Analyst in analyzing data, and as a Business Analyst in requirements gathering, understanding technology. (8 years
  )
• Experience of completing tasks accurately, on-time with minimal supervision. (8 years
  )
• Experience of cooperating with others in a team environment. (8 years
  )
• Experience making mature, objective decisions and identifying areas of potential problems. (8 years
  )
• Experience of independently performing a variety of complicated tasks. (8 years
  )
• Experience using Microsoft Project tools for developing and maintaining project schedules. (5 years
  )
• Experience serving as a liaison between the Business community and Customer IT Teams. (5 years
  )
• Experience as a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certification such as SCRUM Master. (1 year
  )