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About the Role

This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned project management professional to step into a critical leadership role at the intersection of data engineering, cloud modernization, and artificial intelligence. You will serve as the primary project lead supporting a Technical Program Manager on a complex, enterprise-wide data and AI adoption program within a major Texas health and human services agency. Your work will directly influence how the agency leverages data to serve millions of Texans — coordinating cross-functional teams, managing deliverables across business and engineering stakeholders, and keeping a sophisticated technology transformation on track and on time.

Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day coordination and execution of a data engineering and AI adoption program.
Define and track project scope, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
Manage budgets, forecast resource needs, and deliver clear financial status reports.
Serve as the connective tissue between data engineers, developers, business analysts, and executive stakeholders.
Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Ensure alignment across all workstreams.
Lead cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.
Facilitate requirements gathering and business analysis.
Drive specifications development through to system implementation.
Maintain rigorous project documentation, including charters, project plans, schedules, and lessons learned.
Support platform and data engineering initiatives.
Track deliverables tied to cloud and AI/ML adoption efforts.
Proactively surface risks and blockers before they become issues.

Requirements

10 years of hands-on experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.
10 years of hands-on experience driving data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.
10 years of hands-on experience managing business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise settings.
10 years of hands-on experience supporting healthcare data initiatives, with familiarity in standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7.
10 years of hands-on experience applying working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.
10 years of hands-on experience communicating complex technical concepts clearly to business and executive audiences.
10 years of hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.
10 years of hands-on experience collaborating effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.
10 years of hands-on experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
10 years of hands-on experience managing project budgets, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet.
Experience producing high-quality project documentation including plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.
Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.
Demonstrated proactive leadership with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is mandatory and must be clearly listed on your resume.

Skills

Data Engineering
Cloud Modernization
Artificial Intelligence
Data and AI Adoption
Project Management
Data Architecture
Data Modeling
Data Warehousing
Business Intelligence
Big Data
Analytics
SQL
Database Technologies
Jira
Azure DevOps
MS Project
Smartsheet
Cloud Platforms
Data Systems
Enterprise Applications
FHIR
CCDA
HL7

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote
On-site

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years

Education Level

PMP Certification

About the Company

Big challenges need bold thinkers.
RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of each challenge.
Here, your ideas drive real solutions.
Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters.
If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

Equal Opportunity

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