Project Lead 3 - 26-02774

NavitasPartners • Austin, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Project Lead to support a Technical Project Manager on a data engineering initiative aligned with an AI adoption program . This role focuses on managing cross-functional coordination, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholders.

Requirements

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification ( required )
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, or cloud environments
• 10+ years of experience with data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives
• Proven experience managing BI, big data, and analytics projects in enterprise environments
• Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives (FHIR, CCDA, HL7 familiarity is a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and database technologies
• Expertise in project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments (compliance, security, data governance)
• Additional certifications (PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar)
• Familiarity with SDLC, enterprise architecture, and IT processes
• Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives
• Cloud or architecture certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP, TOGAF)
• Strong consulting and facilitation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, coordination, and execution for complex technical initiatives
• Gather and document business and technical requirements
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and success metrics
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status reporting
• Manage cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders
• Support data engineering and platform initiatives
• Ensure alignment between business, technical, and AI-focused teams
• Maintain project documentation including charters, schedules, and reports
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees