Senior Project Manager - AI Data
About The Position
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Project Manager to lead complex, client-facing data transformation initiatives from strategy through execution. This role requires a leader who combines strong project and program management expertise with a deep understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies, data migration, and AI-enabled delivery practices. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both the executive and delivery levels, translating business objectives into actionable plans while ensuring successful implementation, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, driving strategic initiatives across data modernization, migration, and transformation programs.
Requirements
- 8+ years of project or program management experience leading enterprise data initiatives.
- Proven experience delivering complex data transformation, migration, cloud, or data engineering programs.
- Strong experience with at least one of the following: Databricks, Snowflake, Search platforms, Product Information Management (PIM) solutions
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the complete lifecycle from discovery through deployment.
- Experience organizing and managing delivery through epics, workstreams, and user stories while maintaining program-level visibility.
- Strong understanding of: Data architecture concepts, Data migration strategies, Data quality frameworks, Cloud-based data platforms, Implementation methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong forecasting, planning, risk management, and dependency management capabilities.
- Experience creating project roadmaps, milestone plans, KPIs, and success metrics.
Nice To Haves
- Consulting or professional services experience.
- Experience leading client-facing engagements across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements and priorities.
- Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum certifications, or cloud/data platform certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise data transformation initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from discovery and planning through implementation, deployment, and hypercare.
- Develop program roadmaps, execution plans, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics to drive delivery and business outcomes.
- Translate Statements of Work (SOWs) into actionable project plans, managing scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to support data migration, cloud modernization, data engineering, and platform transformation programs.
- Facilitate discussions around data architecture, migration strategies, data quality, and implementation approaches.
- Leverage AI tools to improve project planning, requirements development, risk analysis, reporting, testing, and team productivity.
- Build strong relationships with clients and executive stakeholders, providing clear communication, governance, and strategic guidance throughout program delivery.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business results.
Benefits
- Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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