Job Description :
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Solicitation
Title:?? Project Manager
Location: Austin, Texas 78701
Duration: Until 08/31/2018 with possible extension
No of Positions: 4
???Last date for submission: February 8, 2018 (2.00PM-CST)
Job Description:
DFPS is continuing its large modernization project to its SACWIS-compliant caseworker system. The project has been ongoing to modernize the 20-plus year-old casework system into a modern web application that will enable DFPS and external partners to more efficiently record, track, and analyze case file information.
Two Project Manager 1 positions will be assigned work with various sub-projects of the large modernization effort. The worker(s) will report to the Project Management Office and will work closely with the overall modernization-project Project Manager, program area liaisons, and agency accounting staff. The worker(s) will be responsible for various project tasks related to tracking project deliverables, recording action items and resolutions, documenting program staff decisions, and updating SharePoint with project status reports and issue and action logs. The worker(s) will be required to use Microsoft Office Suite software including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and MS Project. The worker(s) must have strong written and verbal communication skills and have ability to analyze and resolve project issues. The worker(s) will organize and lead project activities and work sessions comprising agency program, IT, and vendor staff.
*Due to funding considerations, DFPS can only consider candidates presented with a not-to-exceed rate of $90 per hour.
Other Special Requirements:
Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide two writing samples of work projects related to this type of role.
II. WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Skills/Experience
5 Working knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle processes and documentation
5 Working knowledge of Project Documentation including project plans, work breakdown structures, issues logs, action logs, and decision tracking documents.
5 Leading customer groups in project change request activities
5 Working knowledge of Texas Project Delivery Framework requirements for major information resources projects
5 Working knowledge in guiding various project teams; and subsets of teams within a large Information Resources project
5 Ability to communicate with project resources related to project plans and deadlines.
5 Experience managing competing interests from various project stakeholders and reaching consensus for appropriate next actions
5 Strong verbal and written skills with all levels of an organization include line staff and up to program leadership
5 Strong presentation and facilitation skills for leading work sessions and project team meetings.
5 Ability to interpret Use Cases
Preferences:
Years Skills/Experience
Certification Prefer PMP certification
5 Lead Project Manager on Major Information Resources Projects
5 Knowledge of SACWIS (Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems) Certification requirements
5 Understanding of EIR Accessibility requirements and their technical specifications