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IT Project Manager Data Integration & Cloud Analytics
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid 2 days onsite per week)
Type: Long-Term Contract (1+ year, potential extension)
Eligibility:
Must be local to Austin, TX
Must work on a W2 basis only (no C2C, 1099, or third-party vendors)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa transfer
Position Overview
We are seeking a senior-level IT Project Manager with strong experience leading enterprise data, analytics, and cloud transformation initiatives. This role oversees multiple complex projects involving data integration, cloud analytics, reporting, and large-scale modernization efforts. The Project Manager will coordinate across IT, data architecture teams, analytics stakeholders, and executive leadership to ensure successful delivery of multi-agency initiatives.
This position requires strong project leadership, excellent communication, deep experience with the full project and software development lifecycle, and proven success managing complex IT programs in a structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple enterprise data and integration projects from initiation through delivery.
Oversee resource planning, project schedules, and execution timelines.
Develop and manage project documentation and deliverables in accordance with established frameworks.
Partner closely with Data Architecture, Data Analytics, and IT teams to align technical and business objectives.
Facilitate communication across IT, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
Develop strategic roadmaps for cloud analytics and data integration initiatives.
Oversee procurement efforts, including creation of RFPs defining technical services and deliverables.
Support efforts to secure funding and approvals for multi-year program initiatives.
Conduct risk management, issue resolution, and project reporting.
Lead daily project operations, Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and communication updates.
Provide guidance, leadership, and direction to multi-disciplinary project teams.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years of IT project management experience, leading large enterprise technology initiatives.
8+ years of experience in IT, including work with data management, cloud analytics, data warehouses/data lakes, J2EE/web applications, or service-oriented systems.
Active PMP certification (required).
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience producing clear, concise project documentation and formal deliverables.
Team leadership experience, including task assignment, mentoring, and facilitation.
Deep experience with project risk management and issue resolution.
Full lifecycle experience with PMLC and SDLC methodologies.
Budget tracking experience, including cost reporting and forecasting.
Hands-on Agile experience, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, retrospectives, and Kanban workflows.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in public health, government, or multi-agency IT environments.
Experience managing initiatives involving cloud analytics, data integrations, or enterprise data platforms.
Experience overseeing teams in a matrixed organizational structure.
Experience with full-cycle project delivery, from planning through deployment.
Strong ability to motivate and manage cross-functional IT teams.
Experience with access & eligibility programs.