Project Lead/Project Coordinator (PMP)

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is Seeking a Project Lead/Project Coordinator (PMP) for a long-term contract role with our client in Austin, TX.

***HYBRID - ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE AUSTIN, TX AREA (Within 50-mile radius) WILL BE CONSIDERED***

Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Tues, Wed & Fri) required to be onsite Austin, TX 78751.

**Subject to change per the hiring team**

Interviews will be conducted ONSITE in Austin, TX

No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the "apply" link with your resume and contact details.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, project status reporting, and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions.

Project Management Professional (PMP) PMP certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

3 years of project coordination or project management experience. Experience should include work on cross-functional or cross-divisional projects.

Preferred experience in:

1. Large organizations or public sector environments
2. Process improvement initiatives
3. Automation, AI, or modernization projects

The Project Lead I supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects to ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

This role assists with:

• Developing project plans
• Tracking milestones
• Coordinating with stakeholders
• Identifying risks or issues
• Preparing status updates for leadership
• Meeting facilitation
• Process improvement support
• Quality and compliance support
• Leadership support

The Project Lead I also helps promote communication, accountability, and consistent project management practices across teams.

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

• 3 years Required - Project Coordination and Project Management. Ability to develop project plans, timelines, milestones, action item logs, and status reports.
• 3 years Required - Cross-Divisional Leadership. Ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions, teams, or business areas.
• 3 years Required - Stakeholder Engagement. Ability to build relationships, gather input, manage expectations, and support consensus among internal teams, leadership, vendors, and partners.
• 3 years Required - Communication and Facilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing updates, leading meetings, documenting decisions, and presenting information to leadership.
• 3 years Required - Process Improvement. Ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support standardized project management practices.
• 3 years Required - Risk and Issue Management. Ability to identify project risks, barriers, dependencies, and delays, then escalate or recommend mitigation strategies.
• 3 years Required - Documentation and Reporting. Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, action items, risk logs, dashboards, and executive-level reports.
• 3 years Required - Organization and Attention to Detail. Ability to manage competing priorities, track deadlines, and ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• 3 years Required - Leadership and Accountability. Ability to guide project activities, support follow-through, promote accountability, and maintain project momentum.

Preferred

• 5 years Preferred - Tool proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Planner Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams Teams, Microsoft SharePoint SharePoint, Microsoft Excel Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI Power BI, Microsoft Visio Visio, Microsoft Power Automate Power Automate, Microsoft Power Apps Power Apps, or similar project/reporting tools.
• 2 years Preferred - AI and automation familiarity. Working knowledge of automation tools, AI-supported processes, or modernization efforts that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

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