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Job Description
Program Manager 3 Confidential - 5.0 Austin, TX Job Details Contract $70 - $74 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Data visualization software proficiency Business intelligence Presentation software Requirements design Dashboard creation Business intelligence report generation Dashboard creation support Business intelligence tools Managing projects Business requirements Project stakeholder communication Planning (software development lifecycle) Stakeholder relationship building Data analytics technologies
Full Job Description Position:
Program Manager 3
Location:
Austin, TX 78751 (Onsite)
Duration:
12 months
Contract Job Description:
Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization. Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of theorganization. Creating and managing long-term goals. Developing a budget and operating plan for the program. The Department of Information Resources (DIR) requires the services of a senior program manager hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification of Program Manager 3, Emerging Technologies and the specifications outlined in this document for (Company's) Information Technology. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Company's. Company's may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. Company's will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s). Company's IT is continuing to develop an HHS data integration hub under the Performance Management & Analytics System (PMAS). This development effort will utilize an agile methodology based upon the approach currently in use at Company's for the Performance Management & Analytics System(PMAS). As a lead and member of the agile development team, the worker responsibilities may include:
Overview:
The Worker will serve as a senior program manager and a critical liaison between IT leadership and project sponsors at the Deputy Executive Commissioner (DEC) level, managing communications across technical and non-technical staff who are stewarding complex data curations across the Health and Human Services (HHS) departments and agencies. This role empowers HHS staff to effectively develop a data analytics program, up to and including the use of AI to synthesize and report accurate data for official, agency reporting and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and management skills, having a broad and deep understanding of HHS programs and data domains, with a strong history of BI/DW development projects, and exceptional communication abilities to bridge the gap between leaders and technologists across HHS, in the emerging context of AI.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Liaison and Translation:
o Work with program areas and project sponsor to plan and execute multiple analytics projects asynchronously. o Lead as technical program manager creating hybrid Agile sprint cycles, epics and stories, as well as Waterfall project plans and all project artifacts o Manage the scrum of scrum ceremonies to sync across Agile sprint teams and applying principles from the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) o Act as a primary point of contact for program staff with data needs for federal, state, and internal reporting. o Explain project findings and data limitations in simple, non-technical language to agency leadership and program staff. AI Prompting and Data Synthesis o Develop and refine effective AI prompts and query strategies to retrieve and synthesize program strategies for complex data domains. o Develop a library of standardized prompts and query templates for common reporting needs. Data Reporting and Visualization o Ensure project teams properly extract, integrate, and analyze data from multiple complex internal and external sources to support HHS program needs. o Collaborate with end-users and performance analysts or IT leaders to create and validate visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting. o Provide subject matter expertise on validating output from AI, particularly with respect to identifying and mitigating hallucinations. o Ensure all data outputs adhere to agency reporting standards, data governance, and compliance regulations. Data Literacy and Training o Champion data literacy across the organization by planning and staffing AI training teams. o Promote a data-driven culture by enabling and empowering all staff to effectively utilize data and AI. Collaboration and Problem-Solving o Work closely with data engineering, IT, and Program teams to troubleshoot data- related issues and address inconsistencies and mitigation strategies.o Provide expert guidance to program staff on interpreting data trends and answering complex data questions.o Stay up to date on new AI and data analytics tools and techniques to continuously improve program competencies.
Required Skills:
8+ years of experience translating complex analytics project intakes and business requirements into clear, actionable plans for prioritization and implementation 8+ years of experience explaining complex data initiatives, analytics strategies, and technical concepts in simple, non-technical language to end-users and leadership at all levels 8+ years of experience working in complex data programs as a Senior Project Manager, Data Program Manager, and/or Data Liaison 8+ years of experience collaborating with end-users, performance analysts, and agency leadership to validate project/program reports, presentations, dashboards, and official reporting deliverables 8+ years of experience demonstrating excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills 8+ years of experience with presentation and design tools such as
Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio Preferred Skills:
5+ years of experience leading technical projects as a Senior Project Manager, including hybrid Agile sprint cycles, epics, user stories, Waterfall project plans, and project management artifacts 5+ years of experience working with Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehouse (DW) environments 5+ years of experience serving as the primary point of contact for program teams requiring data support for federal, state, and internal reporting 5+ years of experience working in Health and Human Services (HHS), healthcare, Medicaid, or similarly regulated environments with strong knowledge of program data and reporting requirements 5+ years of experience applying data governance and data quality principles, including data standards, validation, and quality improvement practices 5+ years of experience managing Scrum of Scrums ceremonies across Agile delivery teams and applying Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles 5+ years of experience ensuring project teams successfully extract, integrate, analyze, and manage data from multiple complex internal and external data sources to support HHS program needs 5+ years of experience collaborating with end-users, performance analysts, and IT leaders to create and validate dashboards, reports, and visualizations for program monitoring and official reporting 3+ years of experience leading performance management and analytics initiatives within a State of Texas agency environment 2+ years of experience championing data literacy initiatives by developing and conducting training sessions for non-technical staff 2+ years of experience training and mentoring staff with varying levels of data literacy and technical skills 2+ years of experience supporting State and Federal monitoring and reporting compliance for Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP) 2+ years of experience developing Advanced Planning Documents (APDs) and Business Case Workbooks for Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP) involving State General Revenue (GR) and Federal Financial Participation (FFP) funding 1+ year of experience applying responsible AI practices and ensuring compliance with agency AI standards and governance requirements
Pay:
$70.00 - $74.00 per hour
Experience:
Senior Project Manager, Data Program Manager:
8 years (Preferred) Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Warehouse (DW): 5 years (Preferred) Health and Human Services (HHS), healthcare,
Medicaid:
5 years (Preferred) Major Information Resources Projects (MIRP): 2 years (Preferred)
