Project Lead 1

Roles/Responsibilities:

The Project Lead I supports the planning coordination and execution of projects to ensure work is completed on time within scope and aligned with organizational goals. This role assists with developing project plans tracking milestones coordinating with stakeholders identifying risks or issues preparing status updates for leadership meeting facilitation process improvement support quality and compliance support and leadership support. The Project Lead I also helps promote communication accountability and consistent project management practices across teams.

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.

Mandatory Skills:

1. 3 year- Project Coordination and Project Management. Ability to develop project plans timelines milestones action item logs and status reports.
2. 3 year- Cross-Divisional Leadership. Ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions teams or business areas
3. 3 year- Stakeholder Engagement. Ability to build relationships gather input manage expectations and support consensus among internal teams leadership vendors and partners.
4. 3 year- Communication and Facilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparing updates leading meetings documenting decisions and presenting information to leadership.
5. 3 year- Process Improvement. Ability to analyze workflows identify inefficiencies recommend improvements and support standardized project management practices.
6. 3 year- Risk and Issue Management. Ability to identify project risks barriers dependencies and delays then escalate or recommend mitigation strategies.
7. 3 year- Documentation and Reporting. Ability to maintain accurate project documentation meeting notes action items risk logs dashboards and executive-level reports.
8. 3 year- Organization and Attention to Detail. Ability to manage competing priorities track deadlines and ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
9. 3 year- Leadership and Accountability. Ability to guide project activities support follow-through promote accountability and maintain project momentum.

Desirable Skills:

1. 5 years- Tool Proficiency. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Planner Teams SharePoint Excel PowerPoint Power BI Visio Power Automate Power Apps or similar project and reporting tools.
2. 5 years- AI and Automation Familiarity. Working knowledge of automation tools AI-supported processes or modernization efforts that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
3. Large organizations or public sector environments
4. Process improvement initiatives
5. Automation AI or modernization projects