Project Lead - PMP Certified / Austin, TX - Hybrid-Locals Required

[gopi sirimalla]

Hi,

Rate: $70/hr on C2C (Citizens Needed)

Client: State of Texas / HHSC

Title: Project Lead - PMP Certified

Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid-Locals Only

Duration: 8+ Months

Need 3 references.

 

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.

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:

• Large organizations or public sector environments
• Process improvement initiatives
• Automation, AI, or modernization projects

 

CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years
Required/Preferred
Experience
3
Required
Project Coordination and Project Management. Ability to develop project plans, timelines, milestones, action item logs, and status reports.
3
Required
Cross-Divisional Leadership. Ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions, teams, or business areas
3
Required
Stakeholder Engagement. Ability to build relationships, gather input, manage expectations, and support consensus among internal teams, leadership, vendors, and partners.
3
Required
Communication and Facilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing updates, leading meetings, documenting decisions, and presenting information to leadership.
3
Required
Process Improvement. Ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support standardized project management practices.
3
Required
Risk and Issue Management. Ability to identify project risks, barriers, dependencies, and delays, then escalate or recommend mitigation strategies.
3
Required
Documentation and Reporting. Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, action items, risk logs, dashboards, and executive-level reports.
3
Required
Organization and Attention to Detail. Ability to manage competing priorities, track deadlines, and ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
3
Required
Leadership and Accountability. Ability to guide project activities, support follow-through, promote accountability, and maintain project momentum.
5
Preferred
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
Preferred
AI and Automation Familiarity. Working knowledge of automation tools, AI-supported processes, or modernization efforts that improve efficiency and reduce manual work.