Job Specifications
Date: Sep 12, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Project Manager III-(PM3) MPS
Job Title: Project Manager III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2
Posting Number: 9215
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,083.33
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHSB)
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 2611,8058,8060,8848,16KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI16
Job Description
The Project Manager III reports to the Director of Major Procurement Support (MPS) within the Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) Division. The PM3 performs journey-level project management and procurement analysis work initiating and conducting multi-agency or enterprise-level procurement projects within HHSC and DSHS. This work involves assuring procurement projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with established project management methodologies.
The PM3 manages and coordinates the planning and initiation of procurement projects, monitors project schedules and progress, and communicates status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, management, and oversight agencies. Provides guidance to project team members and supports the use of agency policies, procedures, and project management standards. Assists in the preparation of project documentation, reports, and procurement-related materials, and contributes to the evaluation of project outcomes against defined objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Provides journey-level project management support for assigned major procurement projects. Manages project activities across the lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develops and maintains project documentation such as project schedules, risk and issue logs, communication plans, and cost tracking reports. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to define scope, manage customer expectations, and monitor progress against established timelines and deliverables. (30%)
Supports the development of solicitation documents for major procurements, including Requests for Offers (RFOs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and associated attachments and exhibits. Works with business, technical, legal, and financial stakeholders to gather, validate, and refine requirements. Translates stakeholder needs into clear, concise procurement requirements using standard templates and established guidelines. Reviews requirements for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with procurement standards. (20%)
Consults with agency staff and stakeholders on procurement-related project activities. Provides regular project status updates, reports risks and issues, and documents resolutions. Ensures assigned projects follow agency and enterprise project management standards. Participates in workgroups, evaluation teams, and project-related meetings to support coordination and alignment with procurement objectives. (20%)
Provides guidance to project team members on the use of agency project management tools and templates. Assists in developing project documentation standards and maintaining records. Contributes to the development of evaluation criteria for assigned procurements. May assist senior project managers by providing input on project practices. (15%)
Prepares project reports, dashboards, and supporting documentation for management review. Ensures procurement project documentation is complete, accurate, and archived in accordance with agency requirements. Supports compliance reviews, research efforts, and audits as needed. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Knowledge of:
Effective management principles and knowledge in project management theories and practices applicable to mid-to-large-sized scope projects.
Project management theories of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.
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