DPS - IT - Project Manager, CS - 1561

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career SectionPLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In DESCRIPTION: Perform advanced (senior-level) project management work. Coordinates the planning and initiation of complex, diverse projects, serves as technology liaison responsible for customer experience, strategic technology planning, and delivery for agency divisions. Communicates regularly with agency division leaders and stakeholders to establish technology roadmaps, document business technology challenges, and provide regular updates to IT. This position will be responsible for communicating complex business problems and working with ITD and customers to deliver viable technology solutions. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Act as liaison between the agency divisions and IT to develop, prioritize and validate technology roadmaps, lead technology strategy and planning sessions for division(s), and manage projects utilizing appropriate project management methodologies, conducting risk assessments, tracking and reporting.2.Establish comprehensive strategies and methodologies for identifying, assessing, reporting, managing, and mitigating risk for projects and other IT efforts. Escalate and communicate critical needs for project related efforts.3.Document, evaluate and oversee new technology related requests from the business area for alignment with IT strategic and technical plans. Identify strategic opportunities for enterprise level technology efforts and communicate with division leadership; contribute to enterprise roadmap planning and prioritization.4.Conduct process evaluations, gap analyses, and improved process / target state development to achieve efficient, effective, and quality operations and services, including identifying opportunities to automate tasks, create self-service, and leverage existing data sources.5.Monitor project activities to ensure deliverables are acceptable, meet contractual requirements, and are completed on time and within budget. Ensure effective decision making and resource allocation among projects.6.Perform research to provide the business area with possible alternatives and/or considerations regarding technology purchases, taking into consideration ITD capabilities, security requirements, and agency policy and procedures.7.Assist Division(s) with documenting the business need for technical solutions through requirements gathering and solution demonstrations; working with IT Enterprise Architecture team for IT strategy and constraints, Procurement and Contract Services providing input and support for varying techno ogy procurement activities, and Cyber for appropriate security reviews and approvals.8. Communicate business requirements to technical staff charged with implementing, modifying, and enhancing products and services and coordinates technology proof of concepts.9. Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of written documents and archives including project management plans, agency project documents, subsidiary plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), scope statements and 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. Coordinate reporting requirements and ensure compliance with any project identified as a major information resource project (MIRP).10.Provide education and training to other divisions to grow project management competency and expertise throughout the department.11.Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.12.Perform related duties as assigned.Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education and#8211; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Project Management, Technology/Management Information System, Business Management, or related field is preferred.Experience and#8211; Minimum of four (4) yearsand#8217; experience leading large complex projects, developing complex business requirements or business analysis, or implementing/managing technology or law enforcement programs or products is required. Candidate may possess project management knowledge and experience from across a broad base of industries and focus areas. Experience working with multiple areas applying customer experience strategies, organizational change management, performance management, or resource management in an Information Technology (IT) environment is preferred.Substitution Note: Additional work experience of the type described or other related education may be substituted for on another on a year-for-year basis.Licensure and/or Certification and#8211; Must have or obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) within one (1) year of employment is required. Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements and#8211; This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. and#167;791.4.Regulatory Knowledge and#8211; Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures. Supervisory/Managerial Skills - Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, and of developing performance and productivity standards. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Knowledge of the development, preparation, fiscal management, and control required to administer a program or project budget. Ability to interview, supervise, schedule, and evaluate work of others; and to provide effective coaching and leadership. Demonstrated skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and/or approaches to problems. Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) and#8211; Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and able to learn new software/systems as applicable to the position. Advanced level ability in using a Project Management tool for creating schedules, mon

Created: 2026-02-05