PMP Project Lead Data Engineering & AI

MMC Group•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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