Technical Project Lead III (Contract)

companyDescription Big challenges need bold thinkers. If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every 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. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems. 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. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. jobDescription 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 qualifications 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 additionalInformation All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.