Project Manager

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications.

• 8 years of experience managing large -scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
  
• 8 years of experience demonstrating strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid).
  
• 8 years of experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  
• 8 years of experience demonstrating proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units.
  
• 8 years of experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
  
• 8 years of experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive -level reporting.
  
• 8 years of experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar).
  
• 8 years of experience ensuring compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies.
  
• 1 year of experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts).
  
• 1 year of experience with PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
  
• 1 year of experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Local candidates only; Must live within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
  
• Candidate must be available for on -site work for up to four days per week at TXDPS HQ in Austin, TX.
  
• Candidate may be required to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.