Data Project Manager Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

Allied Consultants, Inc is a proudly Austin based firm with over 34 years of experience delivering top-tier technical and business professionals within Texas State Agencies. We are currently seeking an experience Project Manager to play a key role within a high-impact technical services team.

At Allied Consultants, we value our consultants and are committed to providing an exceptional experience including:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• Local support staff for responsive, personal service
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical insurance (with employer cost sharing)
  • Life insurance
  • A 401(K) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending through a cafeteria plan

Candidates selected for interviews will be subject to a criminal background check and may be required to pass a drug screening, in compliance with federal and state regulations. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of these checks.

Allied Consultants is a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

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.

This role supports a Technical Project Manager for a data engineering project with an AI adoption program. The position involves managing cross-functional coordination, tracking deliverables, supporting platform and data engineering initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business, engineering, and AI stakeholders. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data pipelines, and AI/ML adoption efforts is highly desirable, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

**Location of job: Hybrid,3 days remote with 2 days (Wednesdays and Fridays) required to be onsite. Candidates must be local to Austin, TX**

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

10

Required

Experience leading technical projects or programs in data, analytics, and cloud environments.

10

Required

Experience leading data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing initiatives from planning through delivery.

10

Required

Proven ability to manage business intelligence, big data, and analytics projects in complex enterprise environments.

10

Required

Experience supporting healthcare data initiatives; familiarity with standards such as FHIR, CCDA, and HL7 is a plus.

10

Required

Working knowledge of SQL and database technologies to support project planning, estimation, and issue resolution.

10

Required

Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and executive audiences.

10

Required

Proven leadership skills managing cross-functional teams, vendors, and complex project timelines.

10

Required

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with data engineers, developers, analysts, and business partners.

10

Required

Experience defining project scope, objectives, milestones, timelines, and success metrics.

10

Required

Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and financial status reporting.

10

Required

Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or Smartsheet.

10

Required

Strong documentation skills for project plans, charters, schedules, and lessons learned.

10

Required

Working knowledge of cloud platforms, data systems, or enterprise applications.

10

Required

Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

8

Preferred

Familiarity with healthcare or other regulated environments, including compliance, security, and data governance concepts.

8

Preferred

PMP, PgMP, PMIACP, SAFe, or similar project management certification preferred.

8

Preferred

Healthcare industry experience preferred.

8

Preferred

Fundamental understanding of information management principles, IT processes, SDLC, architecture, and enterprise technologies.

8

Preferred

Strong consulting and facilitation skills.

8

Preferred

Customer-focused communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.

8

Preferred

Proactive leadership style with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

3

Preferred

Experience supporting AI, advanced analytics, or digital transformation initiatives at the program or project level.

3

Preferred

TOGAF, Cloud Solution Architecture, or Azure/AWS/GCP certifications preferred