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Are you passionate about both technology and customer service? The Texas Department of Transportation Information Technology Division is looking for someone to join the Service Integration and Governance team to lead the evolution of our services catalog and manage intake and governance processes for new project requests from our valued business customers. The successful candidate is that individual that can find simple ways to communicate complex ideas, someone who can find opportunities for innovation in the delivery of technology services, and who will be able to develop deep partnerships both within the Information Technology Division and within TxDOT business areas. We offer a hybrid work schedule and have a beautiful campus where creativity can thrive. If this sound like something you've been looking for, apply today!
TxDOT Title: Tech Portfolio Project Manager
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At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:
- Low Turnover
- Retirement Pension
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Paid Leave/Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
- On the Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
- Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Responsible for oversight and coordination of a portfolio of services and technology capabilities in the Service Integration and Governance Section of the Information Technology Division (ITD). Ensures the enterprise portfolio of capabilities and services offered by ITD are properly prepared, planned, prioritized, and coordinated across Sections in the most appropriate manner and in accord with agency's goals and objectives. The IT Technology Portfolio Project Manager reports to and serves as key advisor and program liaison to the Director of Service Integration and Governance. Serves as a Lead Worker of a team responsible for the intake of project requests from TxDOT Districts and Divisions. Coordinates with the ITD Project Management Office (PMO) to resolve issues with delivery on customer requests and develops strong partnerships with TxDOT business stakeholders. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
- Essential Duties:
Implements the vision and develops the overall approach for the program, its major milestones, deliverables, and managing the assigned budget to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes. - Communicates strategic needs, goals, and objectives.
- Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
- Guides the work stream of project managers to adhere to a standardized and consistent project delivery process.
- Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to areas of responsibility.
- Oversees business analysis and business case development for proposed solutions.
- Partners with other areas in the agency to support local and enterprise-wide activities and drive engagement.
- Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage; and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
- Provide financial planning support to the Director of Governance and Integration, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for individual projects, the portfolio of projects, and operational needs.
- Assist with operational tasks such as incident management and resolution, defining and monitoring key performance indicators and service level agreements, creating reports, and identifying areas for process improvement.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Provide guidance and support to team members on project management best practices and methodologies.
- Continuously evaluate and improve the organization's project portfolio management processes and tools.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 5 years experience in project management, planning and analysis and/or related IT activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Competencies:
- Applicable analysis methodologies
- Developing business cases, ROI analysis and acting as a sponsor for IT initiatives
- Program/project evaluation methods and techniques
- Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management
- Methodologies and tools used in Information Technology functions and architectures
- Applicable computer software applications and hardware
- Developing IT strategies based on business goals and objectives
- Budgeting methods and procedures
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in
- Communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying this to others
- Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
- Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
- Maintaining a safe working environment
Other Attributes
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
