What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Client: Project Manager @ Austin, TX Hybrid Locals only position at KSN Technologies, Inc.?
Project Manager
Austin, TX – Hybrid – Locals only
10 months contract
Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship.
Only in person Interviews
Position will be 2 days remote with 3 days (Tues, Wed & Fri) required to be onsite at the location listed above. Program will only allow candidates who are LOCAL TO THE AUSTIN AREA ONLY (Within 50-mile radius). **Subject to change per the hiring team**
Please do not submit candidates who are currently out of state and are planning to move to Texas. Candidates must already reside in Texas.
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.
3 years of project coordination or project management experience. Experience should include work on cross-functional or cross-divisional projects
Preferred experience in:
1. Large organizations or public sector environments
2. Process improvement initiatives
3. Automation, AI, or modernization projects
The Project Lead I supports the planning, coordination, and execution of projects to ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals. This role assists with developing project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, identifying risks or issues, preparing status updates for leadership, meeting facilitation, process improvement support, quality and compliance support, and leadership support. The Project Lead I also helps promote communication, accountability, and consistent project management practices across teams.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements: | ||
Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
3 | Required | Project Coordination and Project Management. Ability to develop project plans, timelines, milestones, action item logs, and status reports. |
3 | Required | Cross-Divisional Leadership. Ability to coordinate work across multiple divisions, teams, or business areas |
3 | Required | Stakeholder Engagement. Ability to build relationships, gather input, manage expectations, and support consensus among internal teams, leadership, vendors, and partners. |
3 | Required | Communication and Facilitation. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing updates, leading meetings, documenting decisions, and presenting information to leadership. |
3 | Required | Process Improvement. Ability to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and support standardized project management practices. |
3 | Required | Risk and Issue Management. Ability to identify project risks, barriers, dependencies, and delays, then escalate or recommend mitigation strategies. |
3 | Required | Documentation and Reporting. Ability to maintain accurate project documentation, meeting notes, action items, risk logs, dashboards, and executive-level reports. |
3 | Required | Organization and Attention to Detail. Ability to manage competing priorities, track deadlines, and ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on time. |
3 | Required | Leadership and Accountability. Ability to guide project activities, support follow-through, promote accountability, and maintain project momentum. |
5 | Preferred | Tool Proficiency. Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Planner, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, Visio, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar project and reporting tools. |
2 | Preferred | AI and Automation Familiarity. Working knowledge of automation tools, AI-supported processes, or modernization efforts that improve efficiency and reduce manual work. |