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Job Purpose:Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 Health and Human Services Commission.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks highly qualified candidates to fill the Project Manager position within the DSHS Laboratory and Infectious Disease division. 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: 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.Job Description – The PM will manage the EMSTR (EMS Trauma) Enhancements project, which is intended to replace the existing EMS Trauma system. Duties will cover the full project lifecycle, include establishing scope and schedule, managing risks and issues, coordinating testing, and providing project status updates to leadership. This position will additionally be responsible for completion of QAT documents and required reporting based on the DIR project delivery framework.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.Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Minimum Requirements: ExperienceYearsRequired/Preferred 8RequiredSkilled in managing projects with implementations across large organizations. Experience should include developing and managing project plans; documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers8RequiredAbility 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.8RequiredSkilled in effectively mapping business processes and identifying process improvements and skilled in planning and facilitating meetings and group problem solving8RequiredExperience overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensure business requirements get translated into technical specifications, guide, and facilitate the SDLC process8RequiredExperience developing and maintaining strong relationships with multiple project sponsors and stakeholders. Must possess strong communication and presentation skills and strong teamwork skills.5RequiredAbility to appropriately summarize and escalate issues and develop and present weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conduct regular project team status meetings.3RequiredAgile (Scrum) Experience - Managing the project with feature driven3RequiredAgile methodology, overseeing and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments align with project timelines1PreferredExperience implementing and using agile methodologies and best practices for 1 or more State of Texas Agencies1PreferredPMP Certification About ArnAmy, Inc.:ArnAmy, Inc. is a leading information technology consulting and software development firm in Tallahassee, FL since 2007. ArnAmy has been providing high quality services to clients and prides itself in implementing dependable solutions to ensure client's success. ArnAmy is formed and led by principle centered leaders with Subject Matter Expertise in all disciplines of Information Technology. Company has proven record of 100% successful projects and 100% satisfied clients, and employees. We are inviting bright professionals with integrity and have passion to achieve higher goals to join our award winning (Tallahassee’s BEST in IT Solutions – 2017 & 2016) excellent and talented team.ArnAmy, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or marital status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.PLEASE SEND RESUMES AND SALARY EXPECTATIONS TO THANK YOU!