Job Description
Position Title:
Project Manager III
Class/Group:
1560/B24
Military Occupation Specialty Code:
Navy 641X
Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Exempt
Number of Vacancies:
1
Division/Section:
Chief Operations Office/Program Operations/Strategic Client Services
Salary Range:
$7500.00 - $7916.67 / monthly
Duration:
Regular
Hours Worked Weekly:
40
Travel:
Occasional
Work Location:
Central / Austin, Texas 78756
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What We Do
We are a technology agency powered by people.
DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents.
DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how technology serves Texans.
Position Summary
When your publicly funded organization requires telecommunications services, DIR makes procuring these services easy and cost effective. Since pricing is negotiated with the full volume buying power of the State of Texas, we're able to provide highly competitive rates and services levels for voice, data, wireless, video, internet and managed services including network optimization and management of voice and/or data networks.
This position performs complex (journey-level) project management services in support of client procurements for voice and data communications products and services, for the client's enterprise and agency networks in conjunction with the Communications Technology Services (CTS) Operations and CTS Network Engineering groups. Responsible for the development of business and technical requirements documentation for procurements. Works with the contract manager in all phases of the procurement life cycle to assure the objectives for the procurements are met and the project adheres to the schedule. Conducts facilitated sessions with subject matter experts and ensures the documents are completed to meet procurement and business goals. Coordinates and articulates various project and technological concepts, as well as meeting coordination, with all necessary employee/management levels within DIR and client agencies. Initiates and maintains partnerships and relationships by collaborating with internal business and technical representatives as required. Manages the execution of delivery by outside telecom and other project entities. Works under the supervision of the Manager of Strategic Client Solutions with input and guidance from other division leads, and the leadership and guidance of the Division Director. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
• Provides direction for telecommunications procurement projects; ensuring the project supports and aligns with the stated vision, goals and objectives
• Creates a project structure that provides the appropriate level of controls on processes and changes to project objectives; develops the plan that brings together the project, resources, timelines, monitoring and controls
• Assesses, develops, and recommends sound solutions that apply technology to solve client's business goals and objectives. Manages vendor relationships, internal team members, and client agency stake holders to ensure prompt, sound, and feasible solution tracking
• Ensures regular reviews and reporting are conducted for stakeholders, management and executives
• Develops a methodology to ensure the component parts of the procurement, business and technical, integrate properly to accomplish the whole
• Analyzes the need for resources by tracking allocated resources against the project specifications, makes resource recommendations and helps determine Operational risk tolerances of assigned Enterprise and Agency projects.
• Carry out ongoing program management responsibilities of named environments or initiatives as deemed necessary
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Education
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in computer science, computer information systems, management information systems, engineering, or business; or related field.
• Additional work-related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (High-school diploma required. Experience and Training Required
• Minimum of three (3) years of multi-disciplined project management experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of telecommunications industry experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of procurement experience for telephony infrastructure Experience and Training Preferred
• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model Layer 1 technologies to include fiber plant layout, copper-based cabling infrastructure, and points of entry concepts.
• Possess working knowledge of Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP), Voice Over IP, and/or Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network management and/or network design. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Solid understanding of project-based work
• Good understanding of project management theory and practice
• Good understanding of procurement processes
• Sufficient understanding of cabling concepts, Ethernet, IP, Vo IP, MPLS technologies and general voice and data networking principles of design and operations to assess and design workable, feasible solutions with clients
• Excellent analytical skills; strong skill in attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, including leadership and mentorship skills
• Good writing skills for reports, requirements definition and other documentation
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments on time with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability and thorough knowledge of the management and delivery of telecom services
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical teams to design and deliver telecom solutions
• Ability to articulate technological solutions with all levels of client executives
• Ability to evaluate multiple streams of work for consistency and integration in meeting specific objectives
• Ability to follow standard processes, and communicate effectively and cordially with program staff and management regarding progresses and critical issues
• Ability to effectively communicate both abstract and detailed information to varied audiences
• Ability to quickly master new subjects; ability to be creative, flexible and resourceful
• Ability to seek assistance, advice, or direction when appropriate
• Ability to exercise courtesy, tact and diplomacy in all communications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to understand . click apply for full job details
Date Posted: 02 April 2025
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