IAM Project Manager

Under the general supervision of the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) IAM (Identity and Access Management) Engineering and Automation Manager in the Identity and Access Management department within the IT (Information Technology) Infrastructure division, the project manager will be responsible for performing complex information technology project management work for IAM platforms ensuring that DSHS and HHSC (Health and Human Services Commission) stakeholders can access their applications securely.
Work involves planning and initiating projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management and other relevant parties within Texas Health and Human Services.
Responsible for providing project milestone updates to agency leadership, stakeholders, and executive management.
Identifies project risks and recommends and implements mitigation plans to reduce risks.
Plans and directs project work groups and meetings, develops communication strategies, and monitors project progress and completion in accordance with budget allocation.
This position shares responsibility for building and maintaining internal lines of communication with vendors and customers.
Essential Job Functions: Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
1.
Manages assigned projects from multiple, short, small, and well-defined to large enterprise-wide, multi-year initiatives using PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) methodologies.
Establishes criteria, proposals, cost estimates, projections, goals and objectives and leads project evaluation activities.
Prepares written scope agreements; develops Work Breakdown Structures (WBS); estimates resources and costs; tracks and manages costs; and prepares project management plans and progress reports for customers and higher management.
Establishes comprehensive strategies and methodologies for identifying, assessing, reporting, managing, and mitigating project risk.
Assures project completion on time, within budget, and in accordance with agency and departmental standards and customer service principles.
(35%) 2.
Provides leadership to matrixed or multi-disciplined project teams across the enterprise.
Consults and negotiates with agency customers in providing project management services to meet customer needs with automated or business improvement solutions consistent with agency, enterprise, and DIR (Department of Information Resources) plans, standards, and guidelines.
Defines and recommends project team staffing; coordinates through appropriate management channels to obtain staff and resources; coaches, guides, and schedules team for maximum performance; provides input to team members' performance evaluations and manages team resources.
(25%) 3.
Performs business, systems, and legislative analyses; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and devises optimum solutions to meet customer needs.
Research available products or solutions on the internet or other authorized sources recommended by DIR for purchase/selection of products/solutions to meet customer needs and fit into the agency's strategic plans, and writes business or systems analyses and proposals.
Follows the software development life cycle (SDLC) methodology, if applicable, and assures compliance with methods throughout the project's life.
Consults with customers to help assess the impact on workflow and staffing; offer advice and guidance during the implementation process; provides integration services to ensure appropriate hardware and software are available for seamless operation; negotiates with appropriate internal departments to coordinate and recommend optimum strategies for testing and deployment; and coordinates development and execution of training plans for technical staff and end users preparation of documentation and transition to maintenance.
(15%) 4.
Confers with management, helps define project scope, and advises management of the status and progress of projects.
Facilitates one-on-one or group project meetings and record and archive meeting notes.
Participates in inter-agency and intra-agency workgroups as assigned.
Prepares presentations using a PC, Microsoft PowerPoint or Word and deliver to varied levels of staff, including internal and external executives, managers, customers, associates, and state officials.
Will serve as the primary point of contact for project control and communication in person.
(10%) 5.
Prepares written documents and archives, including: project management plans and subsidiary plans, scope agreements, business/systems analyses and proposals, standards, policies, procedures, and customer documentation for end-users or system support staff, databases, progress reports, budget reports, and lessons learned.
(10%) 6.
Other duties as assigned.
Note: For DSHS positions, this includes actively participating and serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and location.
(5%) Knowledge Skills Abilities: Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of computer systems or management information systems.
Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Knowledge of Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) methodologies.
Skill in using a PC and Microsoft Project, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, or Word.
Skill in business or systems analysis.
Skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiation.
Skill in working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues.
Skill in writing analyses, documentation, proposals, plans, policies, procedures, standards, or reports.
Ability to work independently and deliver results in an environment with broad, consultative management.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, assign, and monitor the completion of assigned projects.
Ability to manage multiple overlapping projects.
Ability to lead diverse teams to achieve desired results.
Ability to present information to various audiences, verbally and in writing, and to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively.
Ability to adapt to change or modify behavior in response to changes in situations or priorities.
Time, within budget, in accordance with agency and departmental standards, and customer service for IAM (Identity and Access Management) group services.
Registration or Licensure Requirements: No License required, but PMP (Project Management Professional Certification/MBA degree Preferred Initial Selection Criteria: •5 plus years as a Project Manager or similar job function •Project management experience in public sector and IAM domain is preferred.
Additional Information: MOS Code: Note: There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position.
All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.
For more information, see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office (texas.
gov).
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