job summary:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Project Lead to support a high-impact data engineering and AI initiative within a large enterprise environment. This role will lead cross-functional coordination across business and technical teams, driving project execution for data, analytics, cloud, and AI-focused programs. The ideal candidate brings strong enterprise project leadership experience, a background in data-driven technology initiatives, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex technical projects from planning through execution. PMP certification is required. Hybrid work environment; local Texas candidates only.
location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $77 - 82 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects focused on data engineering, analytics, and AI initiatives
- Manage project scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and overall execution
- Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and align project objectives
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, developers, analysts, and business partners
- Track project progress, resource allocation, budgets, and financial status reporting
- Facilitate project meetings, status updates, issue resolution, and executive communications
- Maintain project documentation including project plans, schedules, status reports, and key deliverables
- Support enterprise data initiatives involving data architecture, warehousing, analytics, and cloud platforms
- Drive collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
- Identify risks, remove blockers, and proactively manage project dependencies
- Support AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives where applicable
- Ensure alignment with enterprise delivery processes, governance, compliance, and SDLC standards
qualifications:
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience leading complex technical projects or enterprise programs in data, analytics, cloud, or enterprise IT environments
Proven experience delivering data engineering, data warehousing, data architecture, business intelligence, or analytics initiatives
Strong technical project management experience with scope, schedule, risk, dependency, and stakeholder management
Experience leading cross-functional teams across technical, business, and vendor organizations
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and project financial reporting
Working knowledge of SQL, databases, and enterprise data platforms
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive stakeholder communication
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
PMP certification required
Experience with cloud platforms, enterprise applications, or large-scale technology environments preferred
Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives preferred
Healthcare or regulated industry experience preferred
Knowledge of FHIR, HL7, or CCDA is a plus
Additional certifications such as PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, TOGAF, or AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform are a plus
Must be local to Texas and able to work in a hybrid environment
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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