Project Lead (PMP) in Austin, TX (HYBRID) local Austin (IN-Person interview)

Job title: Project Lead

Location: Austin, TX (HYBRID) local to Austin or near Austin

Duration: Long term

Client: 529701747

INTERVIEW: IN- Person

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.

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

Required skills:

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

Preferred skills:

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