Technical Project Lead – Data Engineering & AI Adoption | Austin, TX Hybrid | PMP Required

OverviewA Texas state agency seeks a Project Lead 3 to support a Technical Project Manager on a data engineering project with an AI adoption program. This role is responsible for planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, and status reporting for moderate to complex business solutions. The position involves managing cross-functional coordination, tracking deliverables, supporting platform and data engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data, analytics, and cloud environments within complex enterprise settings.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport a Technical Project Manager for a data engineering project with an AI adoption programManage cross-functional coordination and track deliverables across business, engineering, and AI stakeholdersLead planning, coordination, requirements gathering, and business analysis for moderate to complex business solutionsDevelop specifications, project plans, and project monitoring frameworksProvide project status reporting and support system implementationSupport platform and data engineering initiativesEnsure alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholdersDefine project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metricsManage project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reportingLead cross-functional teams, vendors, and manage complex project timelinesTranslate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiencesCreate and maintain project documentation including plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learnedRequired Qualifications10+ years of experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments10+ years of experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery10+ years of proven ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments10+ years of experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is a plus10+ years of working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution10+ years of strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences10+ years of proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines10+ years of strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners10+ years of experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics10+ years of experience with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting10+ years of proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet10+ years of strong documentation skills for project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned10+ years of working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications10+ years of proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyProject Management Professional (PMP) certification required (proof may be requested)Preferred Qualifications8+ years of familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance conceptsPMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification8+ years of healthcare industry experience8+ years of fundamental understanding of information management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and enterprise technologies8+ years of strong consulting and facilitation skills8+ years of customer-focused communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization3+ years of experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project levelTOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or Azure/AWS/GCP certificationsFamiliarity with cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI/ML adoption effortsWork Location & RequirementsHybrid position with on-site and telework optionsServices provided during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM), excluding State holidaysMay be required to work outside normal business hours on weekends, evenings, and holidays as requestedAll travel, per diem, parking, and living expenses are at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expensePre-approved travel expenses limited to State of Texas rates for classified employeesAll work products are considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the agencyMay include pre-selection requirements including criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law