Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Project Manager 3. Location: Austin, TX. I. Description of Services:
- Client requires the services of 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 Client.
Level Description:
- 8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization or Scrum Master a plus.
Job Description:
- Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or oversee a team to get the job done.
Additional job details and special considerations:
- The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of one Project 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 Client (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 authorized by Texas law. HHSC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s).
- The Project Manager position is an Information Technology (IT) position and will be a part of the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) team supporting several PMAS projects 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 Project 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:
- 8 Years required: IT project management experience.
- 8 Years required: Work experience in the information technology industry with at least 5 years of experience involved in data management solutions (i.e., data warehouses, data lakes, etc.), data analytics/business intelligence, web-based (J2EE) development, or SOA-related technologies.
- 8 Years required: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- 8 Years required: Experience in developing clear, concise project documentation.
- 8 Years required: Team management through team meetings, task assignment, mentoring, facilitation and training.
- 8 Years required: Progress monitoring to plan through effective use of risk management practices.
- 8 Years required: Keep leadership updated on project issues and progress.
- 8 Years required: Expert problem resolution skills.
- 8 Years required: Complete experience with the project management lifecycle (PMLC) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) required.
- 8 Years required: Tracking full project budget and entering actual costs in project tracking tool.
- 8 Years required: Leading project sprints using Agile methodologies, including planning increments, backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily scrums and retrospective, and Kanban.
- 8 Years required: ACTIVE - PMP CERTIFIED.
- 6 Years preferred: Prior experience in the Healthcare Industry, specifically public health.
- 6 Years preferred: Work experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives.
- 6 Years preferred: Work experience within a Health and Human Services agency.
- 5 Years preferred: Emphasis on managing the weekly relationship activities of TSS Sprint Teams with the State of Texas.
- 5 Years preferred: Effectively manage resources in a mixed functional and matrixed project environment.
- 5 Years preferred: The ability to develop, document and execute project management plans, work plans and quality plans.
- 5 Years preferred: Involved in the full lifecycle from analysis and planning to development and deployment.
- 5 Years preferred: Experience in building and managing IT project teams with emphasis on ability to motivate individuals to excel and exceed expectations.
- 3 Years preferred: Experience with access & eligibility programs.
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
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Ampcus, Inc
Dec 12, 2025