EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, computer science, management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment.
• Experience implementing enterprise applications, ERP solutions using waterfall, and/or agile methodologies.
  · Must possess the ability to attest to and maintain the security or integrity of the state’s critical infrastructure requirement to be considered for hire and to maintain employment.
  · Valid State of Texas Class “C” driver license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to business function.
· Skill in maintaining record keeping and records management systems.
· Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
· Skill in the use of standard office equipment.
· Proficiency in using productivity tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning, and other collaborating software.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
· Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
· Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
· Skill in providing excellent customer service.
· Skill in managing employee relationships.
· Ability to perform data entry and retrieval.
· Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in work.
· Ability to maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
· Ability to protect sensitive and confidential information.
· Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
· Ability to meet attendance requirements.
· Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position functions in a standard office environment. There are no unusual dangers involved.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 111x URL-Surface Warfare, CMO 010 Community-Mission Operations (OSC), 8003 General Officer, 10CO Operations Commander, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional information.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview

• Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Utilizes extensive project management skills to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely delivery and implementation of project deliverables while meeting stakeholder requirements and effectively managing project scope.
• Initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility.
• Develops project charter, budgets, schedules, work plans, communication plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• Reviews and recommend proposals and bids to management.
• Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget.
• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
• Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Work directly with the CIO to support all aspects of his daily work routine.
• Gathers and organizes documents for preparation and timely distribution of agenda packets for meetings, reviews materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops, reviews, and communicates administrative policies, procedures, standards, and methods.
• Works under the supervision of the Chief Information Officer on preparation of reports, schedules, and correspondence.
• Coordinates calendars, meetings, and other activities on behalf of the CIO.
• Ensures project initiation is well defined, including a detailed review of customer expectations, business drivers, requirements, design, SLAs, and success metrics. Keeps projects on track while managing risks and controlling quality.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• Plans and manages efficient project meetings.
• Assists with developing criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
• Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
• Comply with IRM continuing education requirements provided by DIR.
• Assist with various stages of procurement of IT equipment and review invoices as needed for TFC.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes through automation and help prepare proposals to develop new systems.
• Develops and evaluates procedures and monitors compliance with established procedures.
• Prepares management and productivity reports; review and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
• Performs related work as assigned.