Project Manager 3 - Only local to TX

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08/20/2025

Here is a new opportunity in DIR TX (70126010) - Project Manager 3

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Department: Texas Education Agency

Location: With-in the United States

100% Remote

The working position is Telework

No of Positions: 1

Submission Limit: 1

Duration: 704 Hours

Description of Services

Texas Education Agency requires the services of 1 Project Manager 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Manager 3, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Education Agency.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Education Agency will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO and play a crucial role in delivering software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system. Responsibilities include leading Agile software development teams through the SDLC to ensure timely project delivery, meeting legislative and strategic priorities. The role requires strong leadership in Agile project management, preferably in education, and involves overseeing project staff and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Essential Functions

Process Consistency (20%): Develop and evaluate processes to ensure consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans.

Deliverable Quality (20%): Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints.

Stakeholder Satisfaction (20%): Communicate with stakeholders, solicit feedback, and build strong relationships.

Leadership (20%): Manage problems, resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and motivate the team to take ownership and improve efficiency.

Vision (20%): Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments.

This role demands initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to perform advanced project management work.

You will also demonstrate proficiency in the agency s five Performance Competencies, and a belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military:

Productivity & Quality: Consistently produces high-quality work within expected timelines.

Decision-Making & Judgement: Demonstrates sound judgement and continued benefits for the agency.

Communication & Interactions: Communications achieve the desired actions and strengthen relationships.

Growth Mindset & Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback, data, and self-reflection to inform own work.

Initiative & Influence: Drives own work and seeks opportunity to influence improvements for the agency.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology

3

Required

Working with Power BI

3

Required

Working with Data Lake

Qualifications

• All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Education Agency and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law
• Vision (20%): Articulate the application and technology roadmap, coordinate project initiation and planning to meet strategic commitments
• This role demands initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to perform advanced project management work
• You will also demonstrate proficiency in the agency s five Performance Competencies, and a belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military:
• Productivity & Quality: Consistently produces high-quality work within expected timelines
• Working with software application teams, using SDLC, PMLC, and Agile Scrum methodology
• Working with Power BI

Benefits

Responsibilities

• Duration: 704 Hours
• The Senior Project Manager will report to the Assistant Director of the IT PMO and play a crucial role in delivering software applications and infrastructure for Texas's educational system
• Responsibilities include leading Agile software development teams through the SDLC to ensure timely project delivery, meeting legislative and strategic priorities
• The role requires strong leadership in Agile project management, preferably in education, and involves overseeing project staff and collaborating with various stakeholders
• Process Consistency (20%): Develop and evaluate processes to ensure consistent adherence, manage scope and schedule changes, and develop project budgets and plans
• Deliverable Quality (20%): Monitor and measure application quality, identify improvement measures, and ensure deliverables meet agreements and budget constraints
• Stakeholder Satisfaction (20%): Communicate with stakeholders, solicit feedback, and build strong relationships
• Leadership (20%): Manage problems, resolve issues, identify and mitigate risks, and motivate the team to take ownership and improve efficiency
• Communication & Interactions: Communications achieve the desired actions and strengthen relationships
• Growth Mindset & Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback, data, and self-reflection to inform own work
• Initiative & Influence: Drives own work and seeks opportunity to influence improvements for the agency