PMP Project Lead Data Engineering & AI

Technical Project Manager / Project Lead III - Data Engineering & AI Adoption Program

Location: Austin
Hybrid Schedule - Onsite & Telework

Compensation: $90/hour

Contract Duration: 07/01/2026 - 08/31/2026

Work Schedule:Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST - Excluding State Holidays

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior-level Technical Project Manager / Project Lead III to support a large-scale data engineering initiative and AI adoption program within a complex enterprise environment. This role will partner closely with technical leadership engineering teams business stakeholders and AI-focused initiatives to ensure successful coordination execution and delivery of strategic technology programs.

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly experienced project management professional with deep expertise leading enterprise data analytics cloud and digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills technical acumen healthcare industry exposure and the ability to navigate fast-moving cross-functional environments.

PMP certification is required and must be clearly listed on the resume.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning coordination and execution of complex technical projects and initiatives
• Support enterprise data engineering and AI adoption programs
• Manage project scope timelines milestones deliverables and success metrics
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between business engineering analytics AI and stakeholder teams
• Facilitate requirements gathering business analysis project planning and implementation activities
• Track deliverables risks dependencies and project status reporting
• Support cloud platform data pipeline and enterprise analytics initiatives
• Partner with technical teams to resolve project issues and remove blockers
• Maintain project documentation including project plans schedules charters and lessons learned
• Assist with budgeting forecasting resource planning and financial reporting
• Ensure alignment between technical and business objectives
• Support Agile delivery methodologies and SDLC processes
• Communicate project updates effectively to executive leadership and technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience leading technical projects or enterprise programs within data analytics or cloud environments
• 10 years of experience leading data architecture data modeling and data warehousing initiatives
• Proven experience managing enterprise business intelligence big data and analytics programs
• Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards such as:
  • FHIR
  • CCDA
  • HL7
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and database technologies
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven experience managing cross-functional teams vendors and enterprise timelines
• Experience defining project scope milestones objectives and success metrics
• Experience with budgeting forecasting and resource management
• Proficiency with project management tools including:
  • Jira
  • Azure DevOps
  • MS Project
  • Smartsheet
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and enterprise applications
• Self-directed leadership style with strong organizational skills
• PMP certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within healthcare or highly regulated environments
• Knowledge of compliance security and data governance concepts
• Additional certifications such as:
  • PgMP
  • PMI-ACP
  • SAFe
  • TOGAF
  • Azure/AWS/GCP certifications
• Experience supporting AI advanced analytics or digital transformation initiatives
• Understanding of SDLC enterprise architecture and IT governance
• Strong consulting and facilitation skills
• Experience working directly with data engineers developers analysts and executive stakeholders

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic technical project leader who can bridge communication between engineering teams and executive stakeholders while driving large-scale data and AI initiatives forward. This person thrives in highly collaborative environments manages competing priorities effectively and brings both technical understanding and business leadership to enterprise programs.

Why Join This Opportunity

• High-impact enterprise data and AI initiative
• Opportunity to work alongside senior technology and business leaders
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI adoption and cloud transformation efforts
• Collaborative hybrid work environment
• Enterprise-scale healthcare and analytics experience
• Competitive compensation
• Strategic leadership opportunity within a mission-driven organization

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Throughout the past 35 years MMC one of the most trusted names in workforce management services has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate to the right client for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving Texas. With 2000 employees working in 40 states MMC is able to support all United States locations and some international locations.

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Benefits with MMC Group
MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

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