Texas Department of Public Safety 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 Department of Public Safety.
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires a Project Manager III under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with DPS objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies.
Required Experience (8+ years):- Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid).
- Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units.
- Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.
- Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements.
Preferred Qualifications (1+ year):- Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies.
- Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (such as FAST, DIR, or similar contract vehicles).
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or an equivalent credential.
- Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications.
