Project Lead

Role: Project Lead
Location: Austin, TX (hybrid candidate MUST reside within 50-milee of Austin)
Visa: USC/GC/EAD GC/H4
Duration: 12+ months

JOB DESCRIPTION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, and project status reporting and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

This role supports a Technical Project Manager for a data engineering project with an AI adoption program. The position involves managing cross-functional coordination, tracking deliverables, supporting platform and data engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholders. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI/ML adoption efforts is highly desirable, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

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
10	Required	Experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.
10	Required	Experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.
10	Required	Proven ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments.
10	Required	Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is a plus.
10	Required	Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.
10	Required	Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences.
10	Required	Proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.
10	Required	Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.
10	Required	Experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
10	Required	Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.
10	Required	Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
10	Required	Strong documentation skills for project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.
10	Required	Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.
10	Required	Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
8	Preferred	Familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance concepts.
8	Preferred	PMP, PgMP, PMI ACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification preferred.
8	Preferred	Healthcare industry experience preferred.
8	Preferred	Fundamental understanding of information management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and enterprise technologies.
8	Preferred	Strong consulting and facilitation skills.
8	Preferred	Customer-focused communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
8	Preferred	Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
3	Preferred	Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level.
3	Preferred	TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or Azure/AWS/GCP certifications preferred