Project Manager - Public Sector
Austin
Engagement: Long-term project About the role We are seeking an accomplished Project Manager to lead complex software initiatives for a State of Texas agency. The ideal candidate has deep experience delivering enterprise applications in the public sector, provides strong Agile coaching and leadership, and excels at guiding multi-vendor, multi-stakeholder programs to successful outcomes. Key responsibilities Own end-to-end delivery of software projects across the SDLC, meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals Establish and scale Agile practices; coach teams and product owners; drive continuous improvement Serve as Jira Project Administrator: design and maintain workflows, schemes, fields, permissions, dashboards, boards, and automation Lead stakeholder and vendor management; facilitate governance, steering, and executive reporting Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change control with clear, proactive communication Produce and maintain core project artifacts (project plans, schedules, roadmaps, status reports, release plans) Coordinate release management, testing/QA, UAT, and deployment readiness Ensure compliance with State of Texas standards and policies, including security, privacy, and accessibility Required qualifications 10+ years of technology project management with a focus on software development 8+ years as an Agile coach/leader (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar) 8+ years of hands-on software development experience or equivalent technical depth 8+ years as a Jira Project Administrator supporting large programs 8+ years delivering projects within a State of Texas agency or comparable state government environment Proven success leading multi-million-dollar, multi-vendor programs and influencing executive stakeholders Excellent communication, negotiation, and organization skills Preferred qualifications Familiarity with the Texas Project Delivery Framework (TPDF) and Texas DIR processes Knowledge of Section 508/TAC 213 accessibility, information security, and data privacy requirements Certifications: PMP; PMI-ACP, CSM, or SAFe Tools expertise: Confluence, MS Project, Power BI, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps Why this role High-impact work modernizing public services across Texas Long-term engagement with an Austin-based client Opportunity to lead at scale and mentor high-performing teams If you'd like, I can tailor this description further for posting (e.g., add company overview, work location expectations, benefits, and application instructions). Apply