DPS - IDO - Project Manager, IDO - 1560

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform complex (journey-level) project management work. Coordinate the planning and initiation of complex, diverse projects, monitoring the progress, ensuring appropriate timelines and budgets are met while communicating with management, stakeholders, and other appropriate persons.

Direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project team members. May serve as a subject matter expert in planning for strategic department wide planning efforts.

Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Direct, develop, oversee, and evaluate multiple projects and programs using accepted project management methodologies. Coordinate large or complex

projects that impact multiple areas within the department and external customers.

2. Conduct process evaluations, gap analyses, and improved process / target state development to achieve efficient, effective, and quality operations and

services, including identifying opportunities to automate tasks, create self-service, and leverage existing data sources.

3. Develop, implement, and communicate project methodology and process to appropriate personnel. Create and disseminate project information and

status reports to designated personnel. Coordinate business analysis needs for projects.

4. Develop and manage programs support by the Innovation and Data Office. Ensure all stakeholders and partners receive the necessary support, driving

upgrades and enhancements for enterprise needs.

5. Monitor project activities to ensure deliverables are acceptable, meet contractual requirements, and are completed within timeline and budget, and

captures, coordinates, and manages changes to plan. Ensure effective decision-making and resource allocation among project team.

6. Initiate enterprise level projects, coordinate with portfolio project manager and division team to plan project and ensure appropriate resources and

expectations are established.

7. May contribute to division’s roadmap for enterprise project planning.

8. Identify strategic opportunities for enterprise level project management needed and communicate with division leadership.

9. Participate in other division work areas and provide expert planning resources for other division activities.

10. Provide education and training to other divisions to grow project management competency and expertise throughout the department.

11. Direct, assign and evaluate work of project staff / teams.

12. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS :

Education Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Major in Project Management, Information Technology, Business Management, Communication, or related field preferred.

Experience Minimum two (2) years’ experience leading projects, utilizing project management theories, leading teams, managing budgets, implementing and managing programs, business processes or other technology or law enforcement efforts.

Substitution Note : 1 year verifiable experience 1 year education

Licensure and / or Certification Project Management, Agile / Scrum, Process Improvement, Quality Management, or Business Analysis related certification is preferred.

If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.

Regulatory Knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Technology Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.

g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software / systems.

Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working / professional relationships with internal / external customers.

Must demonstrate DPS’ core values : Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.

• Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment;
• able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Ability to manage project activities, analyze and develop complex plans to address and identify issues, gaps;

Presentation / Communication Skills Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and / or communications to a variety of audiences and / or individuals.

Ability to professionally communicate and encourage decisions supporting successful project completion.

Research and Comprehension Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and / or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.

Analytical Reasoning / Attention to Detail Must demonstrate an ability to examine data / information, discern variations / similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.

Working knowledge of project management theories applicable to large / complex projects.

Confidentiality and Protected Information Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws / statutes / policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results / risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Remote / Telecommuting Work Telecommuting up to four (4) days per week.

PHYSICAL and / or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and / or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job;

reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Environment : Office / Indoors;
• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
• Hand-eye coordination and arm / hand / finger dexterity;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to ten (10) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements : Occasional (10%).

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information :

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.

4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.