Project Manager Iii - Austin, United States - Health & Human Services Comm

Health & Human Services Comm

Verified Company

Austin, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Project Manager III - Provider Finance Department, Operations Team The Project Manager III performs
- complex (journey-level) project management work and ensures all projects align with the Provider Finance Department's (PFD) standards and best practices for project delivery. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; business needs elicitation; policy requirements research and current roadmap impact analysis; project schedule and key milestone development and progress monitoring; stakeholder identification and management; and project artifact and documentation repository maintenance. Facilitates project kickoff and closure, obtain authorization and commitment from key stakeholders and executive leadership, develops criteria for evaluating project success, and makes recommendations based on project data. Manages all project impacts to ensure scope, schedule, and resources are not at risk and escalates issues as needed. Provides contract management support. Coordinates with other state agencies, governmental entities, private sector partners, and contractors.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs
- other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to projects that are complex in scope; of
- systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and of local, state, and federal
- laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to eligibility programs.
Knowledge of proven project management methodologies, tools and techniques.
Knowledge and experience managing large scale projects impacting multiple business areas and operations.
Knowledge of program planning and implementation.
Knowledge and experience managing relationships with business partners and key stakeholders.
Knowledge of contract management concepts.
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of staff, customers and

- vendors.

Skill in synthesizing, analyzing and evaluating highly complicated and technical information and translate it

- easily understandable and concise documents and oral presentations for agency execution.

Skill in identification of project risks and gaps and able to develop creative and workable solutions to complex

- problems and policy issues

Skill in interpersonal relationships, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among

- multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with various level
- personnel.

Ability to assess problems; to develop alternative solutions; to develop and interpret policies and procedures;

- to prepare concise status reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work
- of others.

Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects requiring the flexibility in work prioritization to meet demanding

- deadlines.

Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze facts.
Ability to operate a personal computer and use of software such as Microsoft Office, MS Project, Excel,
Access, etc.
Ability to manage project activities; to establish project goals and objectives; to exercise sound judgment in

- making critical decisions; to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues; to
- demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills; to identify project risks and gaps; to prepare reports; to
- communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

Project Management Processional (PMP) certification or other project management certification preferred.

Initial Selection Criteria:

Experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment. Graduation from an accredited
- four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to assignment is required. Experience
- managing multi-level complex projects.

Additional Information:

MOS Code:

N/AHHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.