Project Lead – Emerging Technology Consulting & Services

About the role

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience leading public-sector technology engagements and will serve as the primary point of contact for client relationships, delivery coordination, escalations, and emerging technology initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation point for the engagement
• Lead public-sector technology engagements and manage client relationships
• Coordinate delivery teams, consultants, technical resources, and subcontractors
• Oversee project/program objectives, milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues
• Support the development and execution of Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Coordinate emerging technology consulting and implementation activities
• Manage communication with government stakeholders and purchasing entities
• Provide leadership across AI, ML, Data, Cloud, Automation, and other emerging technologies
• Ensure delivery teams provide highly qualified resources for public-sector engagements
• Support nationwide and multi-state service delivery
• Monitor engagement quality, timelines, stakeholder satisfaction, and deliverables

Requirements

• 5+ years of public-sector engagement leadership
• Strong program/project leadership experience
• Government client and stakeholder management experience
• Technology/IT consulting experience
• Team leadership and resource management experience
• Risk and issue management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading technology engagements for public-sector entities

Qualifications

• Experience with AI, ML, Data, Cloud, Automation, or other emerging technologies
• Nationwide or multi-state engagement experience
• PMP, PgMP, or comparable project/program certification
• Experience with NASPO or cooperative purchasing contracts
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, or a related field