Project Lead, Business, Change Management

Overview

JOB TITLE:

Project Lead

Company:
Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

Location:

Hybrid in Austin, TX

Salary: $68,640.00 - $93,600.00

Employee Type:
Full-Time Salary Exempt

Travel:
No

Relocation:
No

Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

The Project Lead is responsible for the planning, coordination, requirements gathering, business analysis, specifications development, project planning, project monitoring, project status reporting, and system implementation of moderate to complex business solutions. This role supports cross-functional and cross-divisional initiatives and ensures that work is completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

The Project Lead assists in developing project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating with stakeholders, identifying and managing risks and issues, and preparing status updates for leadership. The role also supports meeting facilitation, process improvement activities, quality and compliance efforts, and promotes consistent project management practices across teams.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

• Lead and support the planning, coordination, and execution of moderate to complex business and technology projects.
• Gather and document business requirements; perform business analysis to translate needs into clear, actionable specifications.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, action item logs, and status reports.
• Coordinate work across multiple divisions, departments, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, dashboards, and executive-level reports for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, including agenda preparation, discussion leadership, documentation of decisions, and follow-up on action items.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and barriers; elevate concerns and recommend mitigation strategies as appropriate.
• Support process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Promote and support standardized project management practices, templates, and tools across teams.
• Ensure accurate and current project documentation, including requirements, meeting notes, risk logs, decision logs, project charters, and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with technical and business teams to support system implementation and transition to operations, including readiness, testing support, and post-implementation review.
• Support quality, compliance, and governance requirements as they relate to project execution.
• Foster strong communication, accountability, and collaboration among stakeholders to maintain project momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
• Provide leadership support by coordinating assignments, monitoring progress, and helping to resolve issues that impact project delivery.

Other duties as assigneda

Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order.

Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• PMP certification must be clearly noted on the resume.
• Proof of certification may be…