Senior Enterprise Project Manager - State of Texas

Skills:

large-scale enterprise IT implementations, ate of Texas or similar Federal/State government environments, legacy modernization or enterprise system transformation projects

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead large-scale enterprise and legacy modernization initiatives within a State of Texas or similar public-sector environment . The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the PMI framework, Texas Project Delivery Framework, and QAT/MIRP reporting requirements , and the ability to manage complex technical and business transformations.

This role requires close collaboration with executive leadership, oversight bodies, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with HHSC and State of Texas standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale enterprise IT and legacy modernization projects

• Develop and maintain required project documentation, artifacts, and executive presentations

• Provide weekly written and verbal status reports and facilitate regular project team meetings

• Present project status, risks, and issues to Executive Steering Committees, QAT, and other oversight entities

• Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams

• Ensure project compliance with HHSC guidelines, Texas Project Delivery Framework, and QAT requirements

• Manage and monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation

• Track development progress and ensure alignment with approved project timelines

• Identify, document, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans

• Oversee SDLC activities and ensure business and technical requirements are properly documented

• Escalate risks and issues proactively to leadership as needed

• Provide limited on-call support during critical project phases, as required

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience delivering large-scale enterprise IT implementations

• 8+ years of project management experience in State of Texas or similar Federal/State government environments

• 8+ years of experience leading legacy modernization or enterprise system transformation projects

• Strong understanding of:

  • PMI framework

  • Texas Project Delivery Framework

  • QAT and MIRP reporting requirements

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical designs and business processes to diverse stakeholders

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with the State of Texas Project Delivery Framework

• Experience with low-code / no-code platforms

• 3+ years working with Texas statewide systems

• 3+ years of experience with QAT processes for Major Information Resource Projects (MIRP)

• Prior experience supporting projects within HHSC or similar agencies