Project Manager-Contractor

Wavicle Data Solutions•Memphis, TN

8d•$80 - $100

About The Position

Wavicle Data Solutions is a founder-led, high-growth consulting firm helping organizations unlock the full potential of cloud, data, and AI. Weâre known for delivering real business results through intelligent transformationâmodernizing data platforms, enabling AI-driven decision-making, and accelerating time-to-value across industries. At the heart of our approach is WITâthe Wavicle Intelligence Framework. WIT brings together our proprietary accelerators, delivery models, and partner expertise into one powerful engine for transformation. Itâs how we help clients move faster, reduce costs, and create lasting impactâand itâs where your ideas, skills, and contributions can make a real difference. Our work is deeply rooted in strong partnerships with AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, and Azure, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge solutions built on the best technologies the industry has to offer. With over 500 team members across 42 cities in the U.S., Canada, and India, Wavicle offers a flexible, digitally connected work environment built on collaboration and growth. Wavicle is seeking a Senior Project Manager who operates as a proactive leaderânot a checklist-driven administrator. This role is designed for someone who helps envision client programs from the outset, shapes delivery approach alongside architects and strategists, and actively leads client collaboration throughout design and execution. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for outcomes, not just timelines, and plays a critical role in translating strategy into build-ready execution.

Requirements

Based in Memphis, with occasional travel, or based in eastern, central, or mountain U.S. timezones with ability to travel bi-weekly
Bachelorâs degree required; advanced degree a plus.
7+ years of experience leading complex technology, data, or analytics programs, preferably in a consulting or professional services environment.
Demonstrated ability to operate as a project leader who shapes deliveryânot just executes pre-defined plans.
Experience managing multi-workstream initiatives that blend technical delivery with organizational and operating model change.
Strong client-facing presence with the ability to lead collaborative discussions and working sessions.
Comfort operating in ambiguity and early-stage design environments where outcomes are being defined in parallel with execution.
Working knowledge of modern data platforms, analytics architectures, and data governance concepts (hands-on technical execution not required).
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with client executives, architects, and domain leaders to shape and structure complex data, analytics, and platform programs from initial concept through execution.
Lead multi-workstream programs, including parallel technical design and organizational enablement efforts.
Drive program framing, scope definition, dependency mapping, and delivery sequencingânot just task tracking.
Establish and lead effective client collaboration models, including working sessions, design forums, and governance cadences.
Proactively identify delivery risks, organizational constraints, and decision gaps; surface options and drive resolution.
Coordinate cross-functional Wavicle teams (architecture, engineering, governance, strategy) to deliver integrated outcomes.
Guide clients through ambiguity during early design phases, helping convert strategy into actionable, build-ready plans.
Own integrated program plans covering scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and decision points.
Ensure alignment across technical architecture, data product design, governance, and operating model decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholdersâhelping them understand tradeoffs, implications, and delivery paths.