Project Manager

Work Location

Hybrid, 3 days remote & 2 days onsite (Wednesdays & Fridays)

Office Location: 701 W 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751

Candidates must be local to Austin, TX or surrounding areas.**

Job Description

We are currently seeking a contract Project Manager to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

Responsibilities

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

10 years of:

• Experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.
• Experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Proven ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences.
• Proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.
• Experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• Strong documentation skills for project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.
• Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Preferred:

8 years of:

• Familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance concepts.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI‑ACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of information management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and enterprise technologies.
• Strong consulting and facilitation skills.
• Customer-focused communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
• Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

3 years of:

• Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level.
• TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or Azure/AWS/GCP certifications preferred

Company Overview

Allied Consultants has been contracted with the Texas State Government for 34 years, we are a Top Ten ranked vendor, and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions. Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check. Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.