Project Manager

Location US-TX-Austin
Job ID
2026-8009
# Positions
1
Experience (Years)
8
Category
Project Management
Deadline Date
7/24/2026
Duration (Hours)
2000
Duration (Months)
12
Visa Restrictions
Authorized to work in the US

Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Project Manager to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

 

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

  • Highly competitive pay rates
  • Local support staff for responsive, personal service
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including:
    • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
    • Life insurance
    • A 401(K) plan with company match
    • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

 

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

The client requires a Project Manager under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives. The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams. This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with client objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components.
  • Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities.
  • Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks.
  • Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency.
  • Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance.
  • Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved.
  • Ensure adherence to client's policies, state procurement requirements, and FAST contract guidelines.
  • Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation. 

Location of job: Onsite up to four days per week. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX**

Qualifications

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.

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment

8

Required

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)

8

Required

Experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans

8

Required

Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units

8

Required

Experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes

8

Required

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting

8

Required

Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)

8

Required

Ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements

1

Preferred

Experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies

1

Preferred

Experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks (e.g., FAST, DIR, or similar contracts)

1

Preferred

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent

1

Preferred

Experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications

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