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 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires a Project Manager III under the FAST contract to provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives.