Senior Enterprise Project Manager – State of Texas

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