Project Lead

Austin, TX
Project Lead - Solicitation# 529601638
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)

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.
Position will be 3 days remote with 2 days (Wed & Fri) required to be onsite.
Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**

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. Actual
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Preferred Skills/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, PMIACP, 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


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