Austin, TX
Project Manager - Solicitation# 2026C0012
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

The activities shall align with DFPS’s compliance with federal and state regulations and its goal of providing uninterrupted services to the children and families it serves. Data management services are needed in support of data cleansing efforts for the new system. The scope of these services shall include, but not be limited to the following:

• Assist DFPS in managing the overall effort.
• Identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage staffing and resources assigned to the project.

These efforts are expected to result in a robust, secure, and efficient foundation that will support transition to a new case management system resulting in efficiencies, improved decision-making, and accessible data within the DFPS child welfare and adult protection programs. The new case management system will also be compliant with CCWIS data quality and confidentiality requirements set forth by federal, state, and tribal laws, thereby supporting child welfare policies, goals, and practices.
As a Project Manager, the 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, coordinating cross functional teams and managing stakeholder communications. The Project Manager will facilitate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure readiness for the new case management system.
The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.
Candidates selected for this opportunity will be required to physically work and attend meetings at the DFPS State Office in Austin, TX. Hybrid schedule will be determined at a later date.
 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Actual Years Experience	Years Experience Needed	Required/ Preferred	Skills/Experience
	8	Required	Experience with enterprise level projects and initiatives leveraging best practices according to the industry standards in project or program management
	5	Required	Experience working independently with minimal supervision; ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and directional changes under short and firm deadlines
	5	Required	Strong analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills in data related projects.
	5	Required	Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, including executive leadership, business subject area leaders, and project staff.
	5	Required	Advanced interpersonal skills: adept at quickly developing healthy relationships and ascertaining how to work with a variety of individuals at all levels.
	5	Required	Excellent written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
	1	Required	Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.
	4	Preferred	Experience with child welfare case management systems.

I need Three References

Three professional references are required. Two of the three references must be either Project Managers or Managers overseeing the Worker on prior engagement(s). Telephone numbers AND email addresses are REQUIRED for each reference submitted. No exceptions.

 

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Reference Name (Required):
Title  (Required):
Company Name (Required):
Phone Number (Required include area code):
E-mail address (Required):
Professional Relationship (Required):

  Peer                                                                      Co-Worker                                                                                                                                                Supervisor

  Customer                                                             End- User                                                                                                                                                 Subordinate