Senior PMP Austin Onsite at Hill Country Project Management LLC

Austin Metro Only Closes 11/20Loc: 100% Oniste in Austin OF SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of1 Project Manager 3 hereafter referred to as Candidate(s) who meets the general qualifications ofProject Manager 3 Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Manager position within the DSHS Environmental Epidemiology and Disease Registries Section. This position will perform senior level consultative services and technical assistance work in the area of DSHS project management for program related activities. Work involves overseeing DSHS priority initiatives and managing special projects utilizing project management best practices in coordination with agency business and program units. Duties include: assessing analyzing planning researching coordinating and evaluating project management implementation assuring the use of best practices and standards assisting in the coordination and optimization of DSHS operations and program functions and providing recommendations.This position is responsible for maintaining coordination across numerous related initiatives and leading special projects as assigned by agency leadership. These responsibilities include: developing project management tools; maintaining project management data on critical and major projects; reporting progress on key projects to executive/senior staff; providing recommendations regarding project management practices to agency leadership and reporting the status of key projects and accomplishments.This position will also work with staff to initiate sponsor manage or participate in projects to maximize the success of multiple and diverse projects. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Requirements:Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.YearsRequired/ PreferredExperience8RequiredAbility to research gather assemble correlate and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports and/or to analyze and solve complex and difficult problems and prioritize information and issues.8RequiredAbility to develop and deliver reports identifying gaps in technology and operational effectiveness.8RequiredSkilled in project management of multiple projects with experience with implementations across large organizations to include developing8RequiredManaging project plans and documenting risks issues and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers.8RequiredSkilled in effectively mapping business processes and identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and facilitating meetings and group problem solving8RequiredDevelops or contributes to the development of statements of work project charters design documentation test plans risk assessments project budgets schedules work plans resources requirements and cost estimates and projections.8RequiredExperience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills.1PreferredAbility to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings. Compiles and distributes project information project status reports and budget1PreferredExperience developing written materials including briefing documents administrative reports and PowerPoint presentations for diverse audiences including senior and executive management Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Classroom Experience,Data Collection,Materials Handling,Workers' Compensation Law,OSHA,Special Operations,Team Management,Experience with Children,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1