Project Lead - Data & AI Transformation (Hybrid)

Pedigo Staffing Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedigo Staffing Services is seeking a Project Lead for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience leading technical projects, particularly in data and analytics.

This hybrid role involves project management for a data engineering project focusing on AI adoption, requiring strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Qualified individuals will have a PMP certification and a solid understanding of healthcare data initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of experience in technical project management.
• Proven ability to handle complex tasks independently.
• Strong understanding of AI and cloud initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate requirements gathering and analysis.
• Manage project planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support a Technical Project Manager for a data engineering project.

Skills

Experience leading technical projects or programs

Experience leading data architecture and data modeling

Manage business intelligence and analytics projects

Supporting healthcare data initiatives

Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills managing cross-functional teams

Strong collaboration skills

Experience defining project scope and objectives

Project budgeting and financial status reporting

Proficiency with project management tools

Strong documentation skills

Working knowledge of cloud platforms

Proactive leadership style

Education

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Working Title: Project Lead

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Working Title: Project Lead

Agency: Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Location: 4601 W Guadalupe St, Austin, Texas 78751

Telework Policy: Hybrid, 2 days telework, 3 days onsite

Out of State Policy: Candidates must be within the Austin, Texas area. Out of State candidates will not be considered.

Solicitation Reference Number:529701724

Required/Preferred Skill Sets

• 10 years - Required -Experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.
• 10 years - Required -Experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.
• 10 years - Required -Proven ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments.
• 10 years - Required -Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is a plus.
• 10 years - Required -Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.
• 10 years - Required -Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences.
• 10 years - Required -Proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.
• 10 years - Required -Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.
• 10 years - Required -Experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• 10 years - Required -Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.
• 10 years - Required -Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
• 10 years - Required - Strong documentation skills for project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.
• 10 years - Required - Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.
• 10 years - Required - Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• 8 years - Preferred - Familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance concepts.
• PMP, PgMP, PMI ACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification preferred.
• 8 years - Preferred - Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• 8 years - Preferred - Fundamental understanding of information management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and enterprise technologies.
• 8 years - Preferred - Strong consulting and facilitation skills.
• 8 years - Preferred - Customer-focused communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.
• 8 years - Preferred - Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• 3 years - Preferred - Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level.
• 3 years - Preferred -TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or Azure/AWS/GCP certifications preferred
  
  

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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.

This role supports a Technical Project Manager for a data engineering project with an AI adoption program. The position involves managing cross-functional coordination, tracking deliverables, supporting platform and data engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholders. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI/ML adoption efforts is highly desirable, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Debbie Pedigo

CEO / Senior Staffing Consultant

[e-mail]

512.256.5434

210.401.4501

Pedigo Staffing Services

PedigoStaffing.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/2735943

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