Texas Health and Human Services
Senior Project Manager
Texas Health and Human Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Operations Director, the Project Manager IV (Senior Project Manager) manages, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff in the Managed Care Utilization Review (MCUR) unit. Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of diverse projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
We offer flexibility in work arrangements, including the option for a hybrid schedule for those located in Austin, Texas, or 100% remote work for candidates residing outside of the Austin metropolitan area.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership and Infrastructure Development:
The Senior Project Manager manages direct reports, providing leadership, guidance, and support to team members. Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development and growth opportunities for their team. Serve as a role model for project management excellence, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and a commitment to achieving MCUR/UR’s goals. Responsible for developing and maintaining the MCUR/UR’s project portfolio management framework. Establishes processes, tools, and methodologies to effectively manage the project portfolio in alignment with strategic goals and resource capacity. Conducts reviews of projects that face challenges and provides recommendations on their course of action, including whether they should continue, undergo significant changes, be placed on hold, or discontinued. (35%)Project Performance and Risk Management:
Leads the planning, execution, and closure of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies. Works closely with stakeholders to define project priorities, objectives, and key performance indicators, ensuring that projects contribute to the overall success of MCUR/UR. Leads the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Monitors project performance and provides regular reporting to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities. Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track and ensure successful outcomes. (25%)Process Improvement and Change Management:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process, integrating Six Sigma methodologies where applicable. Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of project deliverables within MCUR/UR while leveraging Six Sigma principles to optimize processes and eliminate defects. (15%)Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:
Provides status and concluding reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, effectively communicating across MCUR/UR leadership. Responsible for building and maintaining a partnership with executive leadership. Facilitates and participates in a variety of meetings, including strategic planning, project planning, and interdepartmental or interagency work-group meetings. Plans for effective and efficient meetings, prioritizing decisions and results, and develops and maintains complete meeting documentation. (20%)Other Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to projects that are highly complex in scope; of systems and procedures used to evaluate projects performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken. Skill in project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, and in the use of a computer and applicable software. 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 direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, MS Project and Visio. Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations. Excellent analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
Registration Or Licensure Requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Initial Selection Criteria
A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Project Management, Operations, Business Management, or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years. Applicant must have at least four years of management level experience and demonstrate the ability to lead direct reports. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project (or related software).
PreferredSix Sigma Green Belt Certification or higherScrum CertificationCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationExperience using Smartsheet project management software (or equivalent)Experience using SharePoint2 years of work experience in Medicaid, managed care, healthcare, non-profit, public service, or government.
Additional Information
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68C, 66N/P/W, 290X, 46FX, 46NX, 46SX. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Under the supervision of the Operations Director, the Project Manager IV (Senior Project Manager) manages, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff in the Managed Care Utilization Review (MCUR) unit. Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of diverse projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
We offer flexibility in work arrangements, including the option for a hybrid schedule for those located in Austin, Texas, or 100% remote work for candidates residing outside of the Austin metropolitan area.
Essential Job Functions
Leadership and Infrastructure Development:
The Senior Project Manager manages direct reports, providing leadership, guidance, and support to team members. Fosters a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting professional development and growth opportunities for their team. Serve as a role model for project management excellence, demonstrating strong leadership qualities and a commitment to achieving MCUR/UR’s goals. Responsible for developing and maintaining the MCUR/UR’s project portfolio management framework. Establishes processes, tools, and methodologies to effectively manage the project portfolio in alignment with strategic goals and resource capacity. Conducts reviews of projects that face challenges and provides recommendations on their course of action, including whether they should continue, undergo significant changes, be placed on hold, or discontinued. (35%)Project Performance and Risk Management:
Leads the planning, execution, and closure of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to project management best practices and methodologies. Works closely with stakeholders to define project priorities, objectives, and key performance indicators, ensuring that projects contribute to the overall success of MCUR/UR. Leads the development of comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Monitors project performance and provides regular reporting to stakeholders, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities. Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as needed to keep projects on track and ensure successful outcomes. (25%)Process Improvement and Change Management:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process, integrating Six Sigma methodologies where applicable. Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of project deliverables within MCUR/UR while leveraging Six Sigma principles to optimize processes and eliminate defects. (15%)Stakeholder Communication and Relationship Management:
Provides status and concluding reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, effectively communicating across MCUR/UR leadership. Responsible for building and maintaining a partnership with executive leadership. Facilitates and participates in a variety of meetings, including strategic planning, project planning, and interdepartmental or interagency work-group meetings. Plans for effective and efficient meetings, prioritizing decisions and results, and develops and maintains complete meeting documentation. (20%)Other Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to projects that are highly complex in scope; of systems and procedures used to evaluate projects performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken. Skill in project management monitoring, in addressing changes in scope and budget, and in the use of a computer and applicable software. 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 direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, MS Project and Visio. Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations. Excellent analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
Registration Or Licensure Requirements
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Initial Selection Criteria
A bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Project Management, Operations, Business Management, or a related field. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis with a maximum substitution of four years. Applicant must have at least four years of management level experience and demonstrate the ability to lead direct reports. Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project (or related software).
PreferredSix Sigma Green Belt Certification or higherScrum CertificationCertified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationExperience using Smartsheet project management software (or equivalent)Experience using SharePoint2 years of work experience in Medicaid, managed care, healthcare, non-profit, public service, or government.
Additional Information
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 68C, 66N/P/W, 290X, 46FX, 46NX, 46SX. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.#J-18808-Ljbffr