| Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | |||
| Actual Years Experience |
Years Experience Needed |
Required/ Preferred |
Skills/Experience |
| 6 | Required | Leading Information Technology software development projects | |
| 6 | Required | Understanding of a variety of software development topics, such as requirements writing, development, software testing, and code promotion | |
| 6 | Required | Working knowledge of Project Management Life Cycle processes | |
| 4 | Required | Working knowledge of project documentation including charters, project plans, work breakdown structures, resource management, status reports, issues logs, action logs, and decision tracking documents | |
| 4 | Required | Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues | |
| 4 | Required | Ability to manage changes in project scope, resources, and budget | |
| 4 | Required | Ability to communicate project progress and upcoming activities to project resources and all levels of project stakeholders | |
| 4 | Required | Skill in interpersonal relationships, including working with people under pressure, negotiating among multiple parties, resolving conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships | |
| 4 | Required | Leading project teams to the successful completion of projects | |
| 4 | Required | Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, and SharePoint | |
| 4 | Preferred | Lead Project Manager on Major Information Resources Projects | |
| 4 | Preferred | Knowledge of SACWIS (Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems) Certification requirements | |
| 4 | Preferred | Working knowledge of Texas Project Delivery Framework requirements for major Information Resources Projects | |
| 4 | Preferred | Strong understanding of EIR Accessibility requirements and their technical specifications | |
| 1 | Preferred | Working knowledge of the following DFPS systems/programs: IMPACT, PACES, ABCS, PEIRS, NEICE, e-Report, e-Travel, General Placement Search and Community Based Care | |
| 1 | Preferred | Prefer Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute | |