Senior Project Manager

Luna Data Solutions is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a long term contract opportunity with a client in North Austin.

Long term contract, 12 months initially, likely to extendHybrid - must be available for on-site work for up to four days per week in North AustinPreferred background managing one or more of the following types of projects: IT system implementations, data systems or enterprise applications.*** must reside in Austin area at time of submittal ***Provide senior-level project management support for complex, enterprise-level initiatives.

The resource will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating project activities, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management across cross-functional teams.

This role ensures successful delivery of projects by maintaining alignment with objectives, governance standards, and established project management methodologies.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and communication components
• Define project objectives, deliverables, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, vendors, and business units to ensure alignment and execution of project activities
• Monitor project performance, track progress against milestones, and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues and risks
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, meetings, and status reporting to ensure clear communication and transparency
• Manage project scope changes through formal change control processes and ensure governance compliance
• Oversee vendor performance and deliverables when external contractors are involved
• Ensure adherence to policies, state procurement requirements, and contract guidelines
• Support project documentation, reporting, and administrative requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive project closure activities, including final reporting, deliverable acceptance, and lessons learned documentation

Minimum Requirements

• 8+ years of experience managing large-scale, complex IT or business transformation projects in a structured environment8+ years of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI/PMBOK, Agile, Hybrid)8+ years of experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and resource plans8+ years of proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and business units8+ years of experience with risk management, issue tracking, and change control processes8+ years of strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting8+ years of experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar)8+ years of ability to ensure compliance with organizational governance, policies, and procurement requirements
• Preferred Background1+ years of experience working in public sector or state government environments, preferably within public safety or law enforcement agencies1+ years of experience managing projects under state procurement frameworks
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent1+ years of experience managing IT system implementations, data systems, or enterprise applications
• What Luna Data Offers
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
• Great work-life balance
• Work on high profile projects
• This is a contract opportunity based in Austin, TX and no sponsorship can be provided.
• Luna Data Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees.
• All applicants will be considered for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, national origin, genetics, protected veteran status, and/or disability status.