Technical Project Lead III (Contract)

RESPEC is seeking an experienced Project Lead 3 to support a local SLED client in Austin, Texas. This is a senior-level project management role for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in leading complex data, analytics, and cloud initiatives within a large enterprise or government environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage full lifecycle of complex technical projects in data, analytics, and cloud environments
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, data engineers, architects, and vendors
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and report on financial performance
• Facilitate Agile and/or waterfall project ceremonies including sprint planning, status meetings, and executive briefings
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues proactively
• Oversee data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from a project management perspective
• Lead BI and big data project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Support healthcare data initiatives and ensure compliance with relevant standards (FHIR, CCDA, HL7)
• Serve as the primary point of contact between technical teams and business leadership
• Produce and maintain project documentation, status reports, and executive dashboards

Required Qualifications

• PMP Certification — mandatory, non-negotiable
• 10+ years of experience leading technical projects in data, analytics, and cloud environments
• 10+ years of experience with data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts
• 10+ years of experience managing BI and big data projects end-to-end
• 10+ years of experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with FHIR, CCDA, or HL7 a plus
• 10+ years of experience with SQL and database technologies
• 10+ years of experience managing project budgets and financial tracking
• Proficiency with at least one of the following: Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in healthcare compliance, security, and data governance
• 3+ years of experience with AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives
• Additional project management or cloud certifications (e.g., PgMP, CSM, SAFe, AWS, Azure)
• Prior experience supporting state or local government / SLED clients

Work Location

• Hybrid — Austin, Texas
• 2 days onsite (Wednesdays & Fridays) / 3 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in Texas — no relocation candidates will be considered
• In-person interviews occur in Austin, TX

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.