Technical Project Lead III (Contract)

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Project Lead 3 to support a local SLED client in Austin Texas. This is a senior-level project management role for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in leading complex data analytics and cloud initiatives within a large enterprise or government environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle of complex technical projects in data analytics and cloud environments
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans schedules budgets and resource allocations using tools such as Jira Azure DevOps MS Project or Smartsheet
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including business stakeholders data engineers architects and vendors
• Manage project budgets track expenditures and report on financial performance
• Facilitate Agile and/or waterfall project ceremonies including sprint planning status meetings and executive briefings
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Oversee data architecture data modeling and data warehousing initiatives from a project management perspective
• Lead BI and big data project delivery ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Support healthcare data initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant standards (FHIR CCDA HL7)
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams and business leadership
• Produce and maintain project documentation status reports and executive dashboards

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• PMP Certification mandatory non-negotiable
• 10 years of experience leading technical projects in data analytics and cloud environments
• 10 years of experience with data architecture data modeling and data warehousing concepts
• 10 years of experience managing BI and big data projects end-to-end
• 10 years of experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with FHIR CCDA or HL7 a plus
• 10 years of experience with SQL and database technologies
• 10 years of experience managing project budgets and financial tracking
• Proficiency with at least one of the following: Jira Azure DevOps MS Project or Smartsheet
• Strong communication stakeholder management and executive reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in healthcare compliance security and data governance
• 3 years of experience with AI advanced analytics or digital transformation initiatives
• Additional project management or cloud certifications (e.g. PgMP CSM SAFe AWS Azure)
• Prior experience supporting state or local government / SLED clients

Work Location

• Hybrid Austin Texas
• 2 days onsite (Wednesdays & Fridays) / 3 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in Texas no relocation candidates will be considered
• In-person interviews occur in Austin TX

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time