Texas Workforce Commission

Government

ProjectManagerIII

$105–155k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Project Manager III at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Project management, Policy development, Data analysis. Lead special policy projects. Lead programmatic projects”

Industry & Context.

Government
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving drive; Critical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 25% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Four years of full-time experience in project management work, Four years of full-time experience in business analysis, Four years of full-time experience in project oversight, Four years of full-time experience in strategic planning, Four years of full-time experience in policy implementation, Four years of full-time experience in oversight of an agency program

What You'll Do.

Lead special policy projects

Lead programmatic projects

Research federal statutes

Research state statutes

Analyze federal regulations

Analyze state regulations

Develop policy recommendations

Coordinate project management activities

Coordinate process improvement activities

Use technology for solutions

Develop technical reports

Prepare visualizations

Interpret programmatic data

Interpret operational data

Identify data analysis trends

Interpret data analysis trends

Develop project schedules

Develop resource requirements

Develop cost estimates

Identify project risks

Identify project difficulties

Design risk mitigation strategies

Design risk avoidance strategies

Communicate project methodology

Communicate project processes

Communicate project updates

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

With other divisions; With state agencies; With governmental jurisdictions; With private-sector partners; With contractors; With executive staff; With team members

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication; Complex information communication

Process & Methodology

Project management methodologies

Full Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX, in the Workforce Development Policy & Board Support department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: The Workforce Development Policy & Board Support Department is looking for a Project Manager III who will report to the Deputy Division Director and lead a variety of special projects to support the mission of the Texas Workforce Commission. The ideal candidate must take initiative, have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, and be an active learner.  Must have a positive and optimistic attitude with a problem-solving drive to assist both internal and external stakeholders.  The ideal candidate must be extremely organized, possess strong professional verbal and written communication skills, and be adept at building new technological skills. Must have a 'can do' attitude. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity and want to be part of the solution, this opportunity could be the perfect match for you! Read on to find out how to apply! WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Project Manager III performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Lead special policy and programmatic projects related to various workforce development pr

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