Project Manager HHSC
Job Title: Project Lead 3
Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
USC, GC, H4EAD, H1B
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)
Mode of Interview Through Microsoft Team
Local Candidates Only (Within 50-mile radius of Austin, TX) Job Summary
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an experienced Project Lead 3 to support a data engineering initiative within an AI adoption program. This role will work closely with a Technical Project Manager to drive planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of moderate to complex data-driven projects.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading data, analytics, and cloud-based projects, with strong expertise in cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, and project execution in enterprise environments preferably within healthcare. Key Responsibilities
Client: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
USC, GC, H4EAD, H1B
Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid 2 Days Onsite / 3 Days Remote)
Mode of Interview Through Microsoft Team
Local Candidates Only (Within 50-mile radius of Austin, TX) Job Summary
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking an experienced Project Lead 3 to support a data engineering initiative within an AI adoption program. This role will work closely with a Technical Project Manager to drive planning, coordination, execution, and delivery of moderate to complex data-driven projects.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading data, analytics, and cloud-based projects, with strong expertise in cross-functional coordination, stakeholder communication, and project execution in enterprise environments preferably within healthcare. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end project lifecycle including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery
- Coordinate across business, engineering, data, and AI stakeholders
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and success metrics
- Support data engineering and platform initiatives, including data pipelines and cloud-based solutions
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, status reports, and documentation
- Track deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies across teams
- Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical implementation
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation
- Facilitate meetings, stakeholder updates, and executive-level communications
- Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards and governance practices
- Utilize project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet
- 10+ years of experience leading technical projects in data, analytics, and cloud environments
- Proven experience managing:
- Data architecture and data warehousing initiatives
- Business intelligence and big data projects
- Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives (FHIR, CCDA, HL7 preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of SQL and database technologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex enterprise projects and cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
- Experience in:
- Project planning and execution
- Budgeting and financial tracking
- Resource management
- Proficiency in project management tools
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Experience working with cloud platforms and enterprise systems
- Ability to work independently with a proactive leadership approach
- PMP certification (Required must be listed on resume)
- Additional certifications: PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe
- Experience in healthcare or regulated environments
- Understanding of SDLC, enterprise architecture, and IT processes
- Experience with AI/ML, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives
- Familiarity with data governance, compliance, and security frameworks
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) or TOGAF
