Project Manager

Job Openings: 1 Experience: 10-12 Yrs Published On: Jun 08, 2026, 09:13 am

Job Title/Designation: Project Manager 3

The activities shall align with DFPS’s compliance with federal and state regulations and its goal of providing uninterrupted services to the children and families it serves. Data management services are needed in support of data cleansing efforts for the new system. The scope of these services shall include, but not be limited to the following:

o Assist DFPS in managing the overall effort.

o Identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.

o Monitor and manage staffing and resources assigned to the project.

These efforts are expected to result in a robust, secure, and efficient foundation that will support transition to a new case management system resulting in efficiencies, improved decision-making, and accessible data within the DFPS child welfare and adult protection programs. The new case management system will also be compliant with CCWIS data quality and confidentiality requirements set forth by federal, state, and tribal laws, thereby supporting child welfare policies, goals, and practices.

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As a Project Manager, the job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project Managers might work by themselves or oversee a team to get the job done, coordinating cross functional teams and managing stakeholder communications. The Project Manager will facilitate collaboration between technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure readiness for the new case management system.

II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

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

Required

Experience with enterprise level projects and initiatives leveraging best practices according to the industry standards in project or program management

Required

Experience working independently with minimal supervision; ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks and directional changes under short and firm deadlines

Required

Strong analytical, trouble shooting and problem-solving skills in data related projects.

Required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, including executive leadership, business subject area leaders, and project staff.

Required

Advanced interpersonal skills: adept at quickly developing healthy relationships and ascertaining how to work with a variety of individuals at all levels.

Required

Excellent written and oral communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work-related experience.

Preferred

Experience with child welfare case management systems.

IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be at 4900 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework.

Skills

• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• child welfare case management

Work Location

Hybrid (Austin, Texas, Texas, United States)