Project Lead - AI & Automation

Project Lead AI, Automation & Process Modernization:

Total Required Experience in Years: 1012%2B Years

Mode of Work: 100% Onsite (5 Days/Week)

Interview Mode: Face-to-Face Interview

Location Requirement: Local Austin Area Candidates Only (Within 50 Miles)

Work Authorization: USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD

Seeking an experienced Project Lead to support AI, automation, modernization, and process improvement initiatives within a large enterprise environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing projects while collaborating across multiple business divisions and stakeholder groups.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project leadership skills, PMP certification, experience leading cross-functional initiatives, and exposure to AI, automation, or modernization programs. This role requires the ability to manage project activities, facilitate stakeholder communication, track risks and dependencies, and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.

• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and leadership updates.

• Gather business requirements and support business analysis activities.

• Monitor project progress and ensure deliverables are completed on time.

• Track action items, dependencies, risks, and mitigation plans.

• Support AI, automation, and modernization initiatives.

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and project status updates.

• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and decision logs.

• Coordinate communication between leadership, business units, vendors, and project teams.

• Promote project governance, accountability, and standardized project management practices.

• Assist with quality assurance, compliance activities, and project controls.

• Support organizational change and process transformation efforts.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across business functions.

Required Skills:

• Project Management

• PMP Methodology

• Project Planning

• Project Coordination

• Stakeholder Management

• Cross-Functional Leadership

• Business Analysis

• Risk Management

• Issue Management

• Executive Reporting

• Process Improvement

• Documentation Management

• Communication & Facilitation

• Leadership & Accountability

• AI & Automation Initiatives

• Modernization Projects

• Organizational Change Management

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Planner

• Microsoft Teams

• SharePoint

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Visio

• Power BI

• Power Automate

• Power Apps

• Project Reporting Tools

• Dashboard Development

Required Qualifications:

• 1012%2B years of overall professional experience.

• Minimum 3%2B years of Project Coordination or Project Management experience.

• Current PMP Certification (Required).

• Experience leading cross-functional or cross-divisional projects.

• Experience within large enterprise or public sector environments.

• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives.

• Experience supporting AI, automation, or modernization projects.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

• Experience preparing executive presentations and project reports.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Government or public sector experience.

• Experience with enterprise modernization programs.

• Experience implementing automation solutions.

• Exposure to AI-enabled business initiatives.

• Experience using Power Platform tools.

Deliverables:

• Project Plans & Schedules

• Milestone Tracking Reports

• Risk & Issue Logs

• Action Item Registers

• Executive Status Reports

• Stakeholder Communication Plans

• Process Improvement Recommendations

• Project Dashboards

• Meeting Minutes & Decision Logs

• AI & Automation Initiative Documentation

• Project Governance Artifacts

• Final Project Closeout Reports

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Project Management, or related field preferred.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Required