Senior IT Project Manager (PMP, Agile, data management)

Job Description

seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to support the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS) initiatives within the Office of the Chief Data Architect. This role will manage complex, enterprise-level IT projects focused on data integration, analytics, and cloud-based reporting solutions aligned with the Texas Data Management Framework

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of IT project delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, risk management, and closure.

• Oversee resource allocation, work plans, schedules, and budgets for PMAS initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with the Office of the Chief Data Architect and Office of Data Analytics & Reporting to support cloud analytics and Access & Eligibility Services reporting.

• Develop and publish project management documentation and deliverables in compliance with DIR Project Delivery Framework standards.

• Lead Agile project execution, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives, and Kanban workflows.

• Establish and maintain strategic project roadmaps in coordination with vendors, HHS divisions, and federal stakeholders.

• Conduct procurement activities, including creation of RFPs, to acquire vendor services for data management initiatives.

• Support the development of federally approved IAPDs to obtain matching federal funds.

• Oversee expanding data integration initiatives across HHSC departments.

• Manage day-to-day project operations and ensure deliverables meet state, federal, and agency compliance requirements.

• Identify project risks and coordinate resolution with leadership and stakeholders.

• Provide regular status updates to executive leadership, including progress, risks, budget, and timeline reporting.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT project management experience

• Active PMP certification (required)

• 8+ years working in the IT industry, including data management solutions such as:

  Data warehouses

  Data lakes

  Data analytics / business intelligence

  Web-based (J2EE) or SOA-related systems

• Proven experience across the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Strong experience leading Agile projects and sprints

• Expertise in:

  Risk management and issue resolution

  Budget tracking and cost management

  Stakeholder communication and executive reporting

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong leadership experience managing and mentoring teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the healthcare or public health sector

• Experience working with Health and Human Services agencies

• Experience managing multi-agency or multi-IT department initiatives

• Familiarity with Access & Eligibility programs

• Experience managing vendor relationships and matrixed project environment