Comptroller – CAPPS Project Manager IV (00029377)

Organization: COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

Salary (Pay Basis): 6,000.00 – 7,500.00 (Monthly)

Applications must be filed at

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/304/jobdetail.ftl?job=00029377&tz=GMT-05:00&tzname=America/Chicago

About the Comptroller’s Office

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!

Culture

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

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General description

Join the Fiscal Management team as a Project Manager IV! Work involves project management work in support of statewide financial systems and other related applications. Work involves coordinating and overseeing the phases of all assigned projects. Coordinates and facilitates project team meetings. Responsible for controlling and monitoring the progress and schedules of assigned projects. Communicates with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Coordinates and facilitates the day-to-day project activities for all projects. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances. Apply today and help the Comptroller’s office keep the Texas economy strong.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.
8 years of experience performing project management functions, which must include experience facilitating meetings and work sessions.
5 years of experience managing software development projects, process improvement/reengineering projects or a combination of these types of projects.
3 years of project management experience in an information technology environment to include experience in a matrix management environment, technical development, and operations, and/or software development processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field of study.
Experience leading and managing large technology related projects.
Experience with Extreme/Agile Project Management Practices.
Experience using the State of Texas statewide financial systems (USAS, USPS, SPRS, HRIS, SPA, TINS, or CAPPS).
Experience with ITIL or related methodology.
Project management experience in an information technology environment to include experience in a matrix management environment, technical development and operations, and software development processes.

Substitutions

Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of related experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred – Project Management (PMP) certification

In this role you will:

Knowledge of project management techniques and strategies.
Facilitation methods.
Limitations and capabilities of computer systems and of the techniques used in the design of non-automated systems.
Fiscal Management’s statewide financial systems, policies and procedures.
Software development life cycle methodology.
Software change control processes.
Human resources, payroll, and accounting processing procedures.
System security standards and internal controls.
Skill in Utilizing MS Project or other electronic media to organize and track information and work progress.
Utilizing a personal computer in a Windows environment and Microsoft software.
Identifying and analyzing resources needed and actions to be taken to ensure division needs are met with a quality product.
Prioritizing, identifying, and communicating project resources and updates needed to complete multiple projects concurrently within scheduled deadlines. (P

Veterans:

To receive veteran’s preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall within the essential duties of the job position or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

If selected for the position the following must be provided for proof of veterans’ preference:

Veteran must provide form DD 214
Surviving Spouse or Orphan must provide DD 1300 or DD 214.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes that may correspond to the state classification title for this position are listed on the State Auditor’s Office Job Descriptions; click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information

Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.