Texas Department of Transportation
Position Information
Home to Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas is also the location of the state-of-the-art Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. We are looking for a project manager to join our award-winning team of communications professionals. This role is responsible for supporting the team that delivers creative, impactful and high-quality multi-media solutions for the agency's internal and external programs.
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs highly complex project management work in support of the Creative Operations Manager to drive operational efficiency,
effectiveness, and analytics for the Creative Services section. Serves as a Project Lead for special communications projects that
support Creative Services' Design, Media Production, and Web Services branches. Works alongside key team members on procurement processes and tasks, as well as creating training materials, standard operating procedures, and technical and educational content for the Creative Services Operations Branch. Leads and facilitates discussions with internal and external stakeholders to drive project planning, execution, decision making, and problem resolution. Plans and tracks budget, equipment, and resources to ensure the Creative Services section runs smoothly. Reports to the Creative Services Operations Manager. Work requires extensive contact with department leadership and external governmental agencies and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
1. Coordinates Creative Operations Branch strategic plan, project plans and timelines.
2. Directs and develops detailed schedules by work breakdown structure and resource assignments for production schedules, including design, video, and online and digital needs.
3. Researches and understands key business challenges, customer behavior, target audiences, competitive activity, and environmental factors that impact programs within the Creative Services programs and projects.
4. Develops and coordinates Creative Services project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections; to include, produce written material and contracts.
5. Coordinates and monitors vendor deliverables and performance and supports contract management and administration.
6. Develops, publishes, and delivers technical training, guidance, and standard operating procedures to support operations.
7. Manages projects that support the needs of the Creative Services operation, including research, analysis and procurement of various software and hardware solutions.
8. Monitors progress and success metrics of programs, campaigns and events and prepare detailed performance reports.
9. Coordinates the integration of conflicting programmatic and financial objectives into recommendations for branch management.
10. Works with manager and production teams to compile data for upcoming fiscal year budget requests or reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience : 5 years experience in events management, project or program administration. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a state government setting Experience in an advertising agency environment
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
- Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
- Process improvement methodologies
- Risk management and contingency planning
- Contract negotiation, development and management methods
- Research and analysis methodologies
Considerable knowledge of:
- Communication strategies, policies and methods
- Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
- Leading projects and project teams
- Strategic planning
Proficient skill in:
- Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Delivering presentations and trainings to large and small audiences both in-person and online
Ability to:
- Communicate well with stakeholders, customers and leadership
- Translate highly technical information into accessible, easy to understand written and verbal presentations/briefs
- Solve problems, define risks, and establish alternatives
- Coordinate projects and project teams; leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
Other Attributes:
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Generally accepted accounting principles, budget procedures and methods
- Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Communicate effectively
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Home to Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW and glorious natural springs and parks, Austin, Texas is also the location of the state-of-the-art Texas Department of Transportation Headquarters. We are looking for a project manager to join our award-winning team of communications professionals. This role is responsible for supporting the team that delivers creative, impactful and high-quality multi-media solutions for the agency's internal and external programs.
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs highly complex project management work in support of the Creative Operations Manager to drive operational efficiency,
effectiveness, and analytics for the Creative Services section. Serves as a Project Lead for special communications projects that
support Creative Services' Design, Media Production, and Web Services branches. Works alongside key team members on procurement processes and tasks, as well as creating training materials, standard operating procedures, and technical and educational content for the Creative Services Operations Branch. Leads and facilitates discussions with internal and external stakeholders to drive project planning, execution, decision making, and problem resolution. Plans and tracks budget, equipment, and resources to ensure the Creative Services section runs smoothly. Reports to the Creative Services Operations Manager. Work requires extensive contact with department leadership and external governmental agencies and organizations. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
1. Coordinates Creative Operations Branch strategic plan, project plans and timelines.
2. Directs and develops detailed schedules by work breakdown structure and resource assignments for production schedules, including design, video, and online and digital needs.
3. Researches and understands key business challenges, customer behavior, target audiences, competitive activity, and environmental factors that impact programs within the Creative Services programs and projects.
4. Develops and coordinates Creative Services project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections; to include, produce written material and contracts.
5. Coordinates and monitors vendor deliverables and performance and supports contract management and administration.
6. Develops, publishes, and delivers technical training, guidance, and standard operating procedures to support operations.
7. Manages projects that support the needs of the Creative Services operation, including research, analysis and procurement of various software and hardware solutions.
8. Monitors progress and success metrics of programs, campaigns and events and prepare detailed performance reports.
9. Coordinates the integration of conflicting programmatic and financial objectives into recommendations for branch management.
10. Works with manager and production teams to compile data for upcoming fiscal year budget requests or reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience : 5 years experience in events management, project or program administration. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a state government setting Experience in an advertising agency environment
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
- Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
- Process improvement methodologies
- Risk management and contingency planning
- Contract negotiation, development and management methods
- Research and analysis methodologies
Considerable knowledge of:
- Communication strategies, policies and methods
- Planning, directing, coordinating and leading the work of others
- Leading projects and project teams
- Strategic planning
Proficient skill in:
- Planning and coordinating workshops, seminars and task force activities
- Maintaining a safe working environment
- Delivering presentations and trainings to large and small audiences both in-person and online
Ability to:
- Communicate well with stakeholders, customers and leadership
- Translate highly technical information into accessible, easy to understand written and verbal presentations/briefs
- Solve problems, define risks, and establish alternatives
- Coordinate projects and project teams; leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
Other Attributes:
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Generally accepted accounting principles, budget procedures and methods
- Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
- Maintaining effective working relationships with others
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Communicate effectively
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Sitting - prolonged periods of time
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)