Project Lead Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

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As a Project Manager III at ASI, you are responsible for independently managing two to three concurrent, discrete projects across different product areas without direct supervision. You coordinate shared resources, resolve cross-project dependencies, and drive execution toward program-level ownership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive PDP phase execution independently across multiple concurrent projects and manage gate readiness for each, flagging cross-project gate conflicts to the Program Director.
• Build and drive master schedules across multiple projects, proactively identifying cross-project resource conflicts and schedule risks at least two sprints in advance.
• Drive scope baseline and change control independently across all assigned projects, escalating cross-project scope conflicts to the Program Director.
• Manage budgets across all assigned projects within approved baselines, consolidating forecasted variances and escalating cross-project funding conflicts to the Program Director.
• Own risk registers across all assigned projects, manage cross-project risk dependencies, and escalate unresolved cross-project issues within 48 hours.
• Drive status reporting independently across all assigned projects and present to division leadership, framing cross-project tradeoffs and resource decisions for executive clarity.
• Drive Flash Report submission independently for all assigned projects, reviewed by both Execution Manager and Functional Manager.
• Lead sprint ceremonies across multiple projects and apply hybrid project management (Agile and waterfall) based on project context.
• Build advanced cross-project schedules, resource views, and consolidated dashboards using the full CPMO tool suite.
• Consult with Product Management, Engineering, Business Development, and functional stakeholders across multiple projects, managing cross-project stakeholder expectations.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or construction management required.
• 4-7 years of experience in project management.
• Proficiency in PMBOK frameworks across all process groups; PMP certification beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience leading sprint ceremonies across multiple projects and applying hybrid project management.
• Advanced proficiency with the full CPMO tool suite including Jira, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Proven ability to lead across multiple functional teams simultaneously and resolve cross-project resource and priority conflicts.

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.