Job Title: Project Manager 3
Location(s): Austin, TX
Position OverviewA public sector organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The selected candidate will provide senior-level project management support, ensuring successful delivery of strategic projects by managing scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams. The role requires adherence to established project governance standards and project management methodologies.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, and communication plans.
- Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure successful execution of project activities.
- Monitor project performance, track milestones, and proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project issues and risks.
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings, status updates, and executive reporting to ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes while ensuring compliance with governance standards.
- Oversee vendor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procurement requirements, and project governance guidelines.
- Maintain project documentation, reporting, and administrative records throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation.
Required Qualifications- 8+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including PMI/PMBOK, Agile, and Hybrid approaches.
- Extensive experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Proven experience managing multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams.
- Strong background in risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level presentations and reporting.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Experience ensuring compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement processes.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience working within public sector or state government environments, preferably supporting public safety or law enforcement organizations.
- Experience managing projects under government procurement frameworks such as FAST, DIR, or similar contracts.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.
- Experience managing IT system implementations, enterprise applications, or large-scale data system projects.
Key Skills- Project Management
- PMBOK
- Agile
- Hybrid Project Management
- Risk Management
- Change Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Budget Management
- Resource Planning
- Vendor Management
- Microsoft Project
- Smartsheet
- Jira
- Executive Reporting
- Enterprise IT Projects
