Project Manager IV - Research and Technology Implementation

State Of Texas - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, TX

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Project Manager IV in the Research and Technology Implementation Division is responsible for managing complex research projects that impact technologies, processes, policies, specifications, and materials. This role involves overseeing projects from initial concept through implementation, ensuring successful delivery of project goals while coordinating with various stakeholders and departments within TxDOT.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Department and participates on interagency groups, technical committees or special task force groups.
• Conducts program or project analyses and develops and recommends solutions/methods to increase productivity/efficiency and/or streamline operations.
• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of research projects.
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project goals.
• Leads the development, planning, and implementation of projects and facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Performs site visits to provide assistance or in support of various research project management issues.
• Prepares and presents reports or other information defining project progress, risks, problems, and solutions to executives, departmental staff and at public/professional meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Provides direction and support to project team.
• Provides guidance to staff/field in the development of new research projects or programs as necessary.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for research projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• 6 years of project management, research and development experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent).
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis or related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Nice-to-haves

• PE License
• PMP Certification
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• CTCM Certification

Benefits

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement