Technical project manager - data & ai

job summary:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Project Lead to support a high-impact data engineering and AI initiative within a large enterprise environment. This role will lead cross-functional coordination across business and technical teams, driving project execution for data, analytics, cloud, and AI-focused programs. The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise project leadership experience, a background in data-driven technology initiatives, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex technical projects from planning through execution. PMP certification is required. Hybrid work environment; local Texas candidates only.

location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $77 - 82 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors


responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects focused on data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives
• Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and overall execution
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and align project objectives
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, developers, analysts, and business partners
• Track project progress, resource allocation, budgets, and financial status reporting
• Facilitate project meetings, status updates, issue resolution, and executive communications
• Maintain project documentation including project plans, schedules, status reports, and key deliverables
• Support enterprise data initiatives involving data architecture, warehousing, analytics, and cloud platforms
• Drive collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and proactively manage project dependencies
• Support AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives where applicable
• Ensure alignment with enterprise delivery processes, governance, compliance, and SDLC standards

qualifications:
Qualifications:

10+ years of experience leading complex technical projects or enterprise programs in data, analytics, cloud, or enterprise IT environments

Proven experience delivering data engineering, data warehousing, data architecture, business intelligence, or analytics initiatives

Strong technical project management experience with scope, schedule, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management

Experience leading cross-functional teams across technical, business, and vendor organizations

Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and project financial reporting

Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and enterprise data platforms

Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive stakeholder communication

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

PMP certification required

Experience with cloud platforms, enterprise applications, or large-scale technology environments preferred

Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives preferred

Healthcare or regulated industry experience preferred

Knowledge of FHIR, HL7, or CCDA is a plus

Additional certifications such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, TOGAF, or AWS/Azure/GCP are a plus

Must be local to Texas and able to work in a hybrid environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.