Project Lead I | Project Coordination & Process Improvement

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:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

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.