Project Manager II Austin, TX (Day-1 Onsite) 6 Months ContractThe client requires the services of a Project Manager II, who meets the general qualifications and specifications outlined below. The worker is responsible for managing a project to modernize the Texas Adoption Resource Exchange application and other CAPTA-funded projects. This role may also be responsible for the following:Coordinate, plan, and evaluate projects using DFPS PMO project management methodologies and the Texas Project Delivery Framework.Experience working in Agile and Waterfall development processes.For Agile projects, coordinate Scrum sessions and train team members on the Scrum process.Monitor and manage project costs and report information to IT leadership as assigned.Monitor and manage project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project charter.Direct the work of team members in a matrixed environment and use strong written and verbal communication skills to analyze and resolve project issues with input from appropriate management and SMEs.Work on projects that may include, but not restricted to networking, architecture, data protection, and security.Develop charters, schedules, resource plans, and ensure resources are on track with scheduled work, while managing risks, issues, and action items.Facilitate and participate in cross-program and multi-agency workgroups, setting goals and objectives, and providing work products.Facilitate sessions to further elicit business or technical requirements.Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, risks and issue logs, action/decision tracking logs, communication plans, and status reports.Develop resource management plans to ensure proper staffing levels for each project.Work within PMO and with other IT staff and program stakeholders to identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.Coordinate project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.Review and recommend proposals to management.Work within the PMO to establish and standardize PM practices.Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders, IT management, and program area staff to facilitate successful completion of project tasks.Prepare high-quality written presentations, updates, summaries, and other documents according to target audience needs.Perform project-related research and analysis tasks as assigned to report on program area requirements, state and federal requirements, and inform IT management of any risks or issues.Provide research on complex topics, including assessment, analysis, and evaluation of federal regulations and communications, professional literature, and other publications to make determinations and recommendations related to state and federal legislation.Required Skills and Qualifications: 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.Years Required/Preferred Experience:Leading Information Technology software development and infrastructure projects: 7 RequiredUnderstanding of a variety of software development topics, such as requirements writing, development, software testing, and code promotion: 7 RequiredWorking knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle processes: 7 RequiredAbility to learn and apply DFPS-specific project management and ITS processes: 7 RequiredWorking knowledge of project documentation including charters, project plans, work breakdown structures, resource management, status reports, issues logs, action logs, and decision tracking documents: 7 RequiredAbility to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues: 7 RequiredAbility to communicate project progress and upcoming activities to project resources and all levels of project stakeholders: 7 RequiredAbility to manage changes in project scope, resources, and budget: 7 RequiredSkill in interpersonal relationships, including working with people under pressure, negotiating among multiple parties, resolving conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships: 7 RequiredLeading project teams to the successful completion of projects: 7 RequiredAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint: 7 RequiredKnowledge of SACWIS (State-wide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems) Certification requirements: 4 PreferredWorking knowledge of Texas Project Delivery Framework requirements for major Information Resources Projects: 4 PreferredStrong understanding of EIR Accessibility requirements and their technical specifications: 1 PreferredPrefer Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute