Senior Technical Project Manager (Contractor)

Wavicle Data Solutions • Chicago, IL

73d

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. We're known for delivering real business results through intelligent transformation-modernizing data platforms, enabling AI-driven decision-making, and accelerating time-to-value across industries. At the heart of our approach is WIT-the Wavicle Intelligence Framework. WIT brings together our proprietary accelerators, delivery models, and partner expertise into one powerful engine for transformation. It's how we help clients move faster, reduce costs, and create lasting impact-and it's 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. We invest in our people through competitive compensation and bonuses, unlimited paid time off, health, retirement, and life insurance plans, long-term incentive programs, and meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, exploring what's next in AI, and being part of a team that values delivery excellence and career development-you'll feel right at home here.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience leading complex, data warehouse, data lake, cloud migration, and/or technical analytics implementation projects in a matrixed and offshore environment is required.
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including leading and facilitating all Agile ceremonies.
• Experience in managing Cloud Migration projects preferably AWS to GCP.
• Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication / presentation skills is required.
• Proven ability to collaborate with offshore teams.
• Proficiency in preparing and delivering status reports, executive leadership presentations, steering committee decks, and approach documents as required.
• Experience working with a project management tool like Microsoft Project, Jira or Clarity is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans and associated communication plans/materials.
• Lead data & analytics development projects which support the organization's objectives and plans.
• Review the progress of development projects, ensuring that projects are carried out in accordance with agreed standards.
• Facilitate open communication and discussion between project stakeholders.
• Negotiate with stakeholders at senior levels and ensure adherence to organizational policy and strategies.
• Manage the planning of data & analytic projects, including milestone and detailed project plans.
• Lead project teams in successful project execution including managing scope, change management, resource management, risk management, issue management, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with resource managers to solidify and manage resource plans to ensure capacity is available to meet expected project demand.
• Deliver quality data & analytic solutions that meet the constraints of time, cost and scope.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, retirement, and life insurance plans
• Long-term incentive programs
• Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees