ERS - EPMO Project Manager

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ERS is seeking an Enterprise Project Management Office Project Manager to perform high visibility moderately complex project management work and assists the EPMO by producing training documentation and mentoring fellow team members. This position manages projects of high risk and complexity for ERS. Coordinates enhancement or development of ERS’ strategic plans, enterprise project and tactical plans, risk management, and operational governance. Leads multiple projects under the general supervision of the EPMO Manager with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves effective and complex planning, communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties, and implementation of projects focused on improving existing systems and processes or establishing new systems and processes.   

Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves the EPMO as an accomplished project manager adding value from prior experience leading a wide range of project types
• Manages and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies
• Manage project schedule, task details, and status reporting utilizing project management tools
• Manages proposed changes to project parameters and changes to original project plan
• Manages the handover of project deliverables from the team to the customer and any supporting groups
• Coordinates the activities of the project team based on familiarity with solution scope and project objectives
• Ensures all needed cross-functional stakeholders and groups are represented on the core project team
• Compiles project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates
• Works collaboratively with management, business representatives, and the team to clearly define roles and achieve mutual understanding of the project scope
• Establishes and maintains a formal, approved document used to manage and control the execution of the project based on the defined project scope
• Identifies the work packages in sufficient detail to specify estimates of project tasks, sequence, and responsibilities to develop the project schedule with assigned resources
• Leads project team in identifying cost budgeting, quality, communications, and risk management planning
• Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them
• Monitors progress, identifies variances, prepares required corrective actions, and communicates project information to appropriate stakeholders
• Partners with the EPMO Manager to identify ERS project management training opportunities
• Conducts a project review to capture lessons learned to pass along to future projects
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies
• Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned

EPMO Project Manager III performs the functions of an EPMO Project Manager II in a more complex manner and also manages projects of higher risk and visibility, in addition to the following:

• Lead project teams by guiding, coordinating, and monitoring activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Apply conflict management strategies to address and resolve issues that may arise within project teams.
• Teach, coach, and model collaborative practices to project team members to promote effective teamwork and communication.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Qualifying experience beyond the minimum required may substitute for education.
2. 2.     Two (2) years of experience with the job title of Project Manager or similar role on projects including the following characteristics:
3. a.     Team size of 10 or more members
4. b.     Duration of greater than 11 months per project
5. c.     Enterprise-wide span of impact to the organization
6. d.     Managing complex communication (e.g. Stakeholder, Executive, Public), marketing and vendor coordination
7. 3.     Five (5) years of experience using Microsoft Office and/or project management software in a professional setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Your application for employment should reflect how you meet the following preferred qualifications:

1. 4.     One (1) year of vendor contract management experience
2. 5.     Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
3. 6.     Experience with Project Portfolio Management tools
4. 7.     Experience with the Texas Legislative process and state agencies
5. 8.     Experience with State Deferred Compensation and Health Benefit programs with multi plan offerings

PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Other Information: This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov.  Please note: Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where applicable up to the posted maximum.

Military Occupational Specialty Codes:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.

How to Apply: Ready to join the dedicated, customer-focused team at ERS? Submit the following to the ERS Human Resources Office:

A State of Texas Application for Employment submitted online through CAPPS Recruit.

• Use the link below to create a CAPPS Recruit account and build your profile on the “My JobPage” tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
• https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/327/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
• Once your profile is complete, click on the “Job Search” tab in the upper left corner of the screen to view available career opportunities and submit your application.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

If you apply for an ERS position via Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx, you will also need to complete a supplemental questions form. For more details, refer to the instructions in the email you receive from CAPPS Recruit.

Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process.

Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov         

Web: www.ers.texas.gov

Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employeesretirementsystemoftexas/

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