What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Lead position at Allied Consultants, Inc.?
Overview
Texas GovLink, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Project Lead to be a key resource on a technical services team.
Texas GovLink offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (TGL shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background checkTexas GovLink is an equal opportunities employer.
Responsibilities
Strong understanding of software development:
- Knowledge of software development life cycles (SDLC), programming languages, software architecture, and relevant technologies.
- Experience with data management systems and data-related technologies.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies:
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- Proficiency in Scrum or other Agile frameworks.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into user stories and manage a product backlog.
System understanding:
- Ability to comprehend how different technical components interact and identify potential technical challenges.
- Knowledge of database management systems, data warehousing, and data integration techniques.
Problem-solving skills:
- Aptitude for troubleshooting technical issues and finding effective solutions.
- Ability to address data-related problems such as data quality, data governance, and data security issues
Data analysis:
- Ability to analyze data to inform product decisions.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques.
Security awareness:
- Understanding security principles and best practices.
- Experience with data security protocols and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
Product Management Skills:
- Product vision and strategy:
- Ability to understand and contribute to the overall product vision.
- Defining and communicating the product strategy for data management solutions.
Product backlog management:
- Prioritizing and managing the product backlog to ensure that the development team is working on the most valuable features.
- Ensuring data management features and enhancements are properly prioritized.
Stakeholder management:
- Communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Engagement with stakeholders to identify and address data management needs.
Market understanding:
- Understanding the market in which the product operates and the needs of the users.
- Knowledge of trends and advancements in data management practices and technologies.
Communication skills:
Clear and concise communication of technical information to non-technical people, and clear communication of business needs to technical people.
Effectively convey the importance of data management solutions to various stakeholders.
**Location of job: Onsite. Candidate must be local to Austin, TX**
Qualifications
Minimum (Required):
Years
Skills/Experience
7
Experience managing data product/project development, product management, or as a technical product/project leader
7
Extensive experience in data management, data governance, and data analytics
5
Business Analysis skills documenting business requirements and translating them into actional projects
5
Proficient in Business Intelligence and data management, the best practices and industry trends in Machine Learning
5
Managing the budgets and processes of running enterprise level programs
