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Job/Position DescriptionWorks under the limited supervision of the Building Operations Branch Manager with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work for the Public Health Laboratory Division (PHLD) as assigned by the Laboratory Building Operations Branch Manager and/or Unit Director. Directs, develops, and evaluates multi-agency, complex projects from project initiation through completion using accepted project management methodologies. Monitors and manages project progress and quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and meet project specifications. Provides project management consultation and technical assistance including (but not limited to) building/facilities, maintenance asset/inventory, space, and/or safety projects for the PHLD building operations. Identifies potential project risks and difficulties, designing strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Communicates and works with all stakeholders to ensure understanding of projects and effective participation throughout the project management life cycle. Works with stakeholders and customers to identify needs and existing gaps in laboratory related functions, procedures, and requirements, and uses project management experience and methodologies to improve/develop processes and systems. Advocates for PHLD programs cross-functionally and works with Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) and Health and Human Services (HHS) Enterprise staff to improve procedural issues and address PHLD resource needs. Directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff.Essential Job FunctionsEJF1. Develops, directs, and evaluates multi-agency, complex projects from project initiation through completion using accepted project management methodologies as assigned by the Laboratory Building Operations Branch Manager and/or Unit Director. Responsible for project oversight from initial scope to post-implementation evaluation, monitoring and review. Works with managers, project sponsors, staff, contractors, and IT development teams to identify, define and analyze business/system requirements, define scope, develop project schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections, and budgets Identifies problems in building operations program and seeks solutions to resolve issues. Directs, assigns and evaluates the work of project staff. Maintains an open issue/resolution list. Records and updates project issues and resolutions. Escalates project issues for executive decisions as necessary. Coordinates project activities and provides project management consultation with project sponsors, various stakeholders. Develops and executes the communication strategy/plan for all stakeholders, interested groups, and team members. Prepares and distributes summaries of project information, status reports, and briefings for senior management and other stakeholders as needed. (35%)EJF2. Serves as senior technical consultant to PHLD programs for building operations. Analyzes PHLD building business processes, identify opportunities for improvement and develop strategies to maximize the use of HHS Enterprise resources for the Laboratory Building Operations Branch. Works with managers to improve operational efficiency, spearheads quality improvement efforts and special projects as needed. Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. Collaborates with program staff to develop https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=595789 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.