Advanced proficiency in Jira administration and project management, including backlog management, sprint planning, workflow configuration, issue tracking, and reporting.
Extensive experience creating, maintaining, and managing Jira Advanced Roadmaps to support strategic planning, cross-team dependency management, resource allocation, capacity planning, and portfolio-level reporting.
Demonstrate the ability to develop detailed program roadmaps that align business objectives, project milestones, and delivery timelines across multiple teams and initiatives.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to translate complex project requirements into actionable plans, dashboards, and executive-level status reporting.
The Senior Project Manager will report to the Director of the Information Technology (IT) Program Management Office (PMO).
The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering the vital software applications and infrastructure that power the
State of Texas’s educational system. You will be responsible for leading Agile software development teams to execute the full
software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring on-time delivery of projects critical to fulfilling legislative requirements and
agency strategic priorities. This role demands a strong leader with a proven track record in Agile project management,
preferably within the education domain. You will have the opportunity to oversee, direct, and evaluate the work of project staff,
and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including agency leadership, other state agencies, and private sector
partners. This position offers considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgement, requiring the Senior Project
manager to perform advanced levels of project management work.
The essential functions of this Senior Project Manager role are crucial for ensuring the successful delivery and maintenance of
high-quality software applications that support the vital educational services provided to the State of Texas. By providing teams
a consistent process, you will ensure predictable delivery and efficient use of resources, minimizing costly rework and delays.
Championing deliverable quality guarantees the smooth operation of state services and maintains user trust, preventing service
disruptions and potential damage to the agency’s reputation. Prioritizing stakeholder satisfaction fosters strong relationships
and secures buy-in from all involved parties, ensuring the project meets the needs of everyone and contributes to overall
success. Through effective leadership, you will empower your team to achieve extraordinary results and contribute significantly
to the agency’s mission by fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Finally, by articulating
a clear vision, you will guide the team’s efforts, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and enable proactive planning and risk
mitigation, maximizing the chances of project success and long-term impact.
1 – Process Consistency - Direct, develop, and evaluate Agile processes used by project teams
2 – Deliverable Quality - Monitor and measure quality of applications and identify continuous improvement opportunities
3 - Stakeholder Satisfaction - Build strong relationships with management, product owners, project team members
4 - Leadership - Responsible for problem management, issue resolution, and risk identification/mitigation; lead efforts to
optimize cycle time and reduce wait time - all to improve value added time
5 - Vision - articulate a clear view of the application and technology roadmap. coordinate the initiation and planning of diverse
projects to meet strategic application and technology roadmap commitments.
This project manager will lead the application team responsible for building a 1st-3rd grade supplemental grant program,EMAT Instructional Materials program and also building a statewide Virtual/Hybrid application tracking module within an existing application.
Required/Preferred
Experience
8
Required
Years of direct project management experience
8
Required
Years managing state-funded or public sector budgets
8
Required
Years of experience with Scrum methodology and Project Management Life Cycle
6
Required
Years working with software application development teams
6
Required
Years of hands-on Jira experience
Skills Required
- 8 years of direct project management experience
- 8 years managing state-funded or public sector budgets
- 8 years of experience with Scrum methodology and Project Management Life Cycle
- 6 years working with software application development teams
- 6 years hands-on Jira experience
- Advanced proficiency in Jira administration including backlog management, sprint planning, workflow configuration, issue tracking, and reporting
- Extensive experience creating, maintaining, and managing Jira Advanced Roadmaps for cross-team dependency, capacity planning, and portfolio reporting
- Ability to develop detailed program roadmaps aligning business objectives, milestones, and delivery timelines across multiple teams
- Preferred: experience in the education domain
What We Do
Novalink Solutions LLC is a global consulting, engineering, and AI product development company specializing in information technology and telecommunications. They provide AI-powered products, automation platforms, intelligent workflow systems, IT consulting, managed engineering, and staff augmentation services.
