Project Manager, Data Transformation

Magna International Inc.•Troy, MI

29d

About The Position

The Project Manager, Data Transformation plays a key role in Magna's Data Transformation journey. This role is crucial for managing data methodologies, standards, and governance practices across business domains, while supporting adoption within operational teams. This role acts as a bridge between data strategy and business execution, ensuring data foundations are effectively implemented, used, and continuously improved. Magna International Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and organized Project Manager, Data Transformation to lead and manage data transformation initiatives across the organization. As a part of the Corporate Business Transformation Team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering business requirements and documentation, organizing multiple inputs into a cohesive project plan, and ensuring successful project execution. This role requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams globally. The ideal candidate is a proactive and influential change agent with strong project management and communication skills and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects concurrently.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder transformation programs - ideally focused on data, digitalization, or enterprise process improvement.
Experience working with or within consulting environments (e.g., PwC, McKinsey, Accenture) or large-scale corporate transformation programs
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into structured data and process initiatives, connecting strategy to execution.
Strong understanding of data management and governance concepts, including master data, data quality, metadata, and data lineage.
Proven success driving alignment across diverse functions and divisions, fostering collaboration and accountability in a decentralized organization.
Exceptional communication and influence skills, with the ability to engage effectively from Operational Teams to C-Suite Executives.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities to synthesize inputs into cohesive plans and actions.
Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Asana, MS Project, Planview, or similar) and strong command of PowerPoint and Excel for executive reporting.

Nice To Haves

PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an asset; data governance or analytics certification (e.g., DAMA, CDMP, or similar) is a plus.
Automotive or manufacturing industry experience preferred; exposure to global matrix organizations a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

Drive Enterprise Data Transformation - Lead the execution of Magna's enterprise Data Transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment between strategic vision and operational implementation across Divisions and Functions.
Translate Business Needs into Data Initiatives - Partner with Business and Functional Leaders to capture, structure, and prioritize data transformation requirements - turning them into actionable programs that drive measurable business value.
Establish and Enforce Data Governance Standards - Ensure consistent adoption of data methodologies, taxonomies, and governance practices. Champion data quality, stewardship, and accountability across business domains.
Integrate and align with Enterprise Programs - Work closely with parallel transformation programs (e.g., Procurement, Engineering, Finance, HR) to ensure data standards and models are embedded within enterprise processes and systems.
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Collaboration - Bring together cross-divisional stakeholders to align on scope, objectives, and interdependencies. Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and decision forums to drive alignment and execution.
Manage the Data Transformation Portfolio - Develop integrated project plans, track milestones, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of initiatives. Use data-driven dashboards and KPIs to monitor progress and communicate results.
Champion Change Management and Adoption - Partner with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Team to embed data-driven behaviors, accelerate adoption, and enable sustained value realization from data initiatives.
Communicate and Influence Across Levels - Prepare executive-ready presentations and reports. Communicate progress, risks, and decisions effectively to senior leadership, emphasizing impact, dependencies, and outcomes.
Continuously Improve Data Processes and Tools - Identify gaps and opportunities for improving data lifecycle management, tool adoption, and process maturity. Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops and lessons learned.
Support Capability Building - Help build internal data transformation capabilities by mentoring Project Team members, supporting training, and reinforcing the culture of "data as an enterprise asset."