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I. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
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.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one Analytics Program Manager, hereafter referred to as Worker(s), who meets the general qualifications of ITSAC Project Manager 3 Category, Emerging Technology Type and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Enterprise.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the HHSC. HHSC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
The Analytics Program Manager position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will be a part of the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) team working under the Office of Chief Data Architect in Health and Human Services System's IT domain to expand competencies in Data Integration under DIR's Texas Data Management Framework.
The Analytics Program Manager position oversees resource allocations, work plans and schedules for some of the PMAS team's initiatives in the following areas:
• Collaborating seamlessly and smoothly with the Office of the Chief Data Architect and the Office of Data Analytics & Performance on initiatives related to PMAS Cloud Analytics for Access & Eligibility Services Reporting.
• Development and publication of project management documents and deliverables in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework directives.
• Creation of RFPs that clearly define the services and deliverables required of a single vendor to design and implement data management solutions.
• Obtainment of matching federal funds for this initiative through the development of federally approved IAPD(s);
• Overseeing expanding HHS data integrations with departments across HHSC.
The Program Manager position will involve management of all aspects of the project and will report to the IT Data Analytics Support Director.
High-level responsibilities may include:
• Ensuring constant communication with the Office of Data Analytics & Reporting to function as a blended, partnered team with IT
• Working seamlessly and smoothly with various IT and business stakeholder areas to ensure that project deliverables are compliant with state, federal, and other applicable agency standards.
• Establishing a strategic roadmap for projects in coordination with the TSS vendor and all divisions of HHS and federal stakeholders.
• Conducting procurement exercises as necessary to acquire vendor services for assessment or to outsource the effort to a long-term vendor
• Establishing timeline and resource requirements for successful execution of the project. Coordination with key stakeholders and sponsors to obtain approval of resources and timeline.
• Creation of project management deliverables necessary for this project.
• Management of the day-to-day operations and scrums of various projects, and oversight and coordination team established for this initiative.
• Risk identification and coordination of resolution with project leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
YearsRequired/PreferredExperience
8RequiredIT project management experience.
8RequiredWork experience in the information technology industry with at least 5 years of experience involvement in data management solutions (i.e., data warehouses, data lakes, etc.), data analytics/business intelligence, web-based (J2EE) development, or SOA-rela
8RequiredExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
8RequiredExperience in developing clear, concise project documentation
8RequiredTeam management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training.
8RequiredProgress monitoring to plan through effective use of risk management practices
8RequiredKeep leadership updated on project issues and progress
8RequiredExpert problem resolution skills
8RequiredComplete experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) required.
8RequiredTracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool
8RequiredLeading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective, and Kanban
6PreferredPrior experience in the Healthcare Industry, specifically public health.
6PreferredWork experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives.
6PreferredWork experience within a Health and Human Services agency.
5PreferredEmphasis on managing relationship weekly activities of TSS Sprint Teams with the State of Texas.
5PreferredEffectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment
5PreferredThe ability to develop, document and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans
5PreferredInvolved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment
5PreferredExperience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on ability to motivate individuals to excel and exceed expectations.
3PreferredExperience with access & eligibility programs
Required Skills : Project Coordination,Manager,Project Management
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills : Project Manager
Background Check : No
Drug Screen : No