Technical Program Manager - Enterprise Data Strategy & Enablement
About The Position
Blue Yonder is a leading global, AI‑driven supply chain software company that helps organizations optimize demand planning, logistics, and execution through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The Technical Program Manager (TPM) will play a critical role in driving the execution of our Enterprise Data Strategy and enabling the transformation of our BI organization into a Strategic Data Enablement function. This role will be responsible for leading cross-functional programs spanning data governance, data quality, semantic modeling, architecture modernization, AI-powered analytics, and operational excellence across our data platforms.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in Technical Program Management.
- Must have experience leading cross-functional programs in data, analytics, BI, data engineering, or enterprise architecture.
- Must have a solid understanding of modern data stacks (Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, AtScale, Purview, MDM).
- Experience with governance, lineage, or compliance programs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in SaaS or high-growth tech environments.
- Familiarity with semantic layer tools, metadata tools, or MDM platforms.
- Background in Agile or hybrid delivery.
- PMP, Agile, or Scrum certifications (optional).
Responsibilities
- Program Leadership & Execution Drive planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional programs across the six pillars of the Enterprise Data Strategy.
- Lead end-to-end program management for major initiatives including the Unified Semantic Layer, Metrics-That-Matter, governance rollout, and platform modernization.
- Establish and maintain roadmaps, OKRs, RAG status, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
- Ensure program visibility and alignment across leadership, technical teams, and business partners.
- Cross-Functional Coordination Facilitate collaboration between Data Engineering, MDM, Analytics Engineering, BI Advisors, Data Governance, Security, and IT.
- Coordinate intake, prioritization, and resource assignment.
- Serve as connective tissue between teams to unblock progress and ensure timely decisions.
- Prepare and run steering meetings, working groups, and program reviews.
- Governance & Standards Support operationalization of governance processes (data ownership, stewardship, quality workflows, policies, RACI).
- Drive rollout and adoption of definitions, standards, and architectural guardrails.
- Ensure compliance and audit-readiness for SOX, IPE, lineage, and metadata requirements.
- Operational Excellence Establish repeatable program management frameworks and reporting.
- Improve processes around intake, execution, testing, release, communication, and post-implementation review.
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
- Stakeholder Management & Communication Provide clear, concise updates to senior leaders.
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Build high-quality materials for executive reviews and planning cycles.
- Technical Acumen Understand data architecture patterns, semantic modeling, MDM, data quality frameworks, and analytics workflows.
- Work effectively with engineers, architects, and data modelers.
- Provide context for technical decisions, tradeoffs, and risk identification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401K with Matching
- Flexible Time Off
- Corporate Fitness Program
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
