Delivery Lead

Company: Texas Health and Human Services
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description:
The Delivery Lead position performs supervisory (senior-level) tasks focused on the delivery of impactful, department-wide, highly complex projects in a hybrid cloud/legacy enterprise. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in critical IT projects that impact the lives of citizens. Assigned work involves directing teams of Product Owners, Developers, and QA Testers. This position requires a strong technical background and supervisory experience. Supervises enterprise-level projects. Oversees projects for a technologically diverse and highly sophisticated technical workforce including both employees and contract staff.

The Delivery Lead reports to the Director of Administrative Applications. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position is for U.S. Citizens or residents only. Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Directs the planning, design, development, implementation, and testing of Enterprise IT Solutions which utilize one or more of the following technologies: Java, .Net, Salesforce, PeopleSoft and Sharepoint. This position performs department-wide, highly advanced computer system analysis with a focus on the delivery of complex enterprise-level projects. (40%)

Oversees and performs the in-depth technical review of proposed solutions which includes the proposed technology stack, architecture, roadmap alignment, data strategy, and testing approach. Also, oversees planning and scheduling of the system implementation by utilizing/defining department-wide processes. Coordinates, plans, and schedules project development and implementation stages. (20%)

Provides oversight, and the preparation, of reports and documentation required by Project Governance and Leadership. Develops and oversees strategic planning actions related to HHSC's Governance program. (20%)

Develops IT Roadmaps and Budgets for review by Leadership. (10%)

Other job duties as required. (10%) Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of system-design for the application of current enterprise technologies for Java, .Net, Salesforce, and Sharepoint.
Knowledge of industry best practices for Cybersecurity.
Knowledge of Cloud (AWS, Azure or equivalent), Containers (such as Docker), Microservices, Service Oriented Architecture, NoSQL Data Stores, and SQL Data Stores.
Knowledge of manual and automated testing techniques.
Knowledge of Agile (Scrum).
Knowledge of Industry Standard Project Delivery Frameworks which include project planning, resource allocation, task tracking, and user acceptance.
Knowledge of Jira.
Skill in leading Enterprise Project Teams.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in troubleshooting enterprise systems.
Skill in writing SQL queries.
Skill in designing Enterprise solutions utilizing current technologies such as Java, .Net and Salesforce.
Skill in recruiting and selecting staff.
Ability to analyze customer requests.
Ability to write and revise standards and procedures.
Ability to handle multiple projects.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to supervise the work of others.
Ability to create multi-year project plans.
Ability to problem-solve and resolve issues with minimal direction in order to meet a plan.
Ability to follow the chain of command. Registration or Licensure Requirements:
None Initial Selection Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field. Appropriate experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum of 10 (ten) years of experience in supervision of IT Staff.
Minimum of 7 (seven) years of experience in the analysis and design of enterprise systems based in Java, .Net, Salesforce, or Peoplesoft.
Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in directing Enterprise Software Development Project Teams which included Project Managers, Product Owners, Developers and QA Testers.
Experience with Agile (Scrum) Methodologies.
Experience with SQL.
Experience with hands-on software development.
Experience with Cloud.
Experience with CI/CD.
Experience with Jira.
Experience writing User Stories which include the user request as well as suitable acceptance criteria.
Experience with database management and proper systems security best practices.
Preferred experience with State or Federal IT Project Management Frameworks and Documentation.
Preferred experience with State or Federal IT budget policies and procedures. Additional Information:
REQ 469705

This position is for U.S. Citizens or residents only. MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities, and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. I-9 Form - Click here to download the I-9 form. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Home Page - FAQ's - Contact Us: 1-888-894-4747, TTY - 1-866-839-2747, FAX - 1-866-245-3646 or E-mail
Application Mailing Address - P.O. Box 6629, Round Rock, TX 78683-6629, Attn: Staffing and Recruitment

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