Project Manager 3

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Legacy Modernization
Job ID: 78960
Location: Austin, Texas - Hybrid


Overview:
A leading public-sector transformation initiative is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the modernization of a mission-critical legacy system. This hybrid role is ideal for a hands-on project leader with strong expertise in Texas government systems, agile methodologies, and large-scale enterprise delivery. You’ll manage the STAIRS (State of Texas Automated Information Reporting System) project, supporting the automation and enhancement of key business functions used to track provider cost reports and documentation.


What you will be doing:

• Leading full-lifecycle project management for the STAIRS modernization project

• Collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment, visibility, and success

• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and progress tracking tools

• Creating project artifacts and documentation aligned with Texas Project Delivery Framework (TPDF)

• Managing risks, issues, and dependencies across project phases

• Providing regular updates to executive leadership and state oversight groups (e.g., QAT)

• Ensuring delivery teams meet milestones, stay within scope, and operate under PMI best practices

• Facilitating team meetings, standups, and stakeholder presentations

• Supporting the development and implementation of SDLC artifacts with both technical and business teams

What you must have:

• 10+ years of project management experience in large-scale enterprise environments

• 8+ years leading modernization efforts for legacy systems

• 8+ years of Texas state government or similar federal/state project experience

• Proven success managing cross-functional teams, schedules, and complex deliverables

• Strong organizational, leadership, and documentation skills

• Ability to bridge communication between technical developers and business stakeholders

• PMP Certification (must be clearly listed on resume; verification may be requested)

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with the State of Texas Project Delivery Framework and QAT processes

• Experience implementing low-code/no-code platforms

• Previous experience working with Texas statewide systems

• Strong understanding of MIRP (Major Information Resource Project) reporting

• Agile certification or Scrum Master experience a plus

This is a unique opportunity to lead a modernization project with high visibility and measurable impact. You'll contribute to process automation and system transformation that improves efficiency across a critical statewide function—working alongside dedicated teams in a structured, collaborative setting.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com