Project Manager, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant

Overview

The Project Manager will lead large-scale enterprise implementation and legacy modernization projects within a State of Texas environment. The role requires strong experience with government frameworks, modernization initiatives, and cross-functional coordination. The PM will ensure compliance with HHSC guidelines, Texas Project Delivery Framework, and oversight entities such as QAT. Responsibilities include project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder management.

• Lead and manage large-scale enterprise implementation projects.
• Manage legacy modernization initiatives and ensure alignment with business and technical goals.
• Create required project documentation, presentations, and artifacts in accordance with the Texas Project Delivery Framework.
• Provide weekly written and verbal status updates; conduct regular project team meetings.
• Present project updates to leadership and oversight bodies including Executive Steering Committees and QAT.
• Escalate risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to HHSC guidelines, state procedures, and project governance standards.
• Manage and monitor project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Track development progress and ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Document and manage risks, issues, and contingency plans.
• Drive issue resolution and remove project impediments.
• Oversee development of SDLC artifacts and ensure business requirements are captured and validated.
• Support project audits, compliance reviews, and MIRP-related reporting.
• Some on-call support may be required depending on project phase.

• 10 years of project management experience for large-scale enterprise implementations.
• 8 years of State of Texas or similar Federal/State project management experience.
• 8 years of project management or systems analyst experience leading legacy modernization projects.

• 5 years of experience with the Texas Project Delivery Framework.
• 5 years of experience with low-code/no-code solutions.
• 3 years of experience with Texas statewide systems.
• 3 years of knowledge of the State of Texas QAT process for Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP).

Hybrid role based in Austin, Texas.