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Job/Position DescriptionThe Process Improvement (PI) Director II oversees the PI unit and works under the general direction of the Director of the Center for System Coordination and Innovation, within the Office of the Chief of Staff. The Director II position performs advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations; planning, project management, organizing, implementing, and directing the overall operations for the agency plans and reports, process, and quality improvement activities. Directs development of strategic goals, initiatives and action items that align programs with agency-wide strategic goals and evaluates progress in meeting those goals. Employs a high level of judgment and decision-making relating to ensure the strategic vision and goals of the agency are met through proactive strategic guidance, direction, and planning. Aligns agency-wide strategic goals and initiatives with Health and Human Services (HHS) system-wide priorities. Directs and coordinates planning, developing and reporting progress on the agencyand#146;s five-year strategic plan that is renewed every two years in accordance with the State of Texas legislative budget cycle. Scope of works spans to agencywide initiatives including responsibility for establishing, defining, and implementing priorities, goals, and objectives. Directs and coordinates implementation and reporting of the agencyand#146;s annual operational plan and biennial strategic plan initiatives. Coordinates agency- and system-wide cross division collaboration to ensure strategic priorities are implemented effectively and within mandated time frames. Directs agency staff on project management, priority initiatives, program evaluation, and process or quality improvement projects. Develops presentations, researches information to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and proposes recommendations to agency leadership, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders regarding agency improvement initiatives, plans and reports. Coordinates execution of the Commissioner's goals, Deputy Commissionerand#146;s priorities, compliance with agency, state, federal regulations, and HHS administrative standards. Establishes the PI unit as a resource for special projects and consultation services to internal and external stakeholders. Directly supervises project management specialists, management analysts, and program specialists. Plans and assigns the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions(25%) Project Management: Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines; and monitors compliance. Develops techniques for evaluating DSHS executive business functions and department activities, subject to review and approval by agency leadership. Provides guidance and support to direct reports in project management strategies and tools and in the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies. Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. Works with agency leadership to develop guidelines, data collection tools, schedules, and reporting procedures for multiple major agency-wide initiatives; receives and analyzes reports on division performance on agency-wide activities; synthesizes gathered information into simple, understandable formats to support executive leadership decision-making. Provides technical guidance, cons https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=599800 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.