Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a complex, multi-year data engineering transformation program. This role will oversee large-scale initiatives involving modern data platform builds, migration of legacy systems, API integration, data governance uplift, and enterprise-level architectural change. The ideal candidate has a strong mix of technical understanding, program delivery expertise, and leadership capability in dynamic environments.
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery
· Lead end-to-end delivery of a multi-year data engineering transformation roadmap, managing timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
· Oversee delivery of workstreams including data platform modernization, ETL/ELT pipeline development, API integrations, and cloud architecture changes.
· Establish and maintain delivery frameworks using Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Hybrid/Waterfall models.
· Ensure technical designs, data models, integration patterns, and solution architectures align with programmer goals.
Stakeholder Management
· Act as primary delivery lead between engineering teams, business units, and executive stakeholders.
· Translate complex technical detail into clear business language.
· Facilitate workshops, backlog reviews, sprint planning, governance forums, and steering committees.
Risk, Governance & Reporting
· Build and maintain programmer RAID logs, delivery dashboards, and reporting packs.
· Ensure governance alignment with PMO, architecture review boards, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
· Identify delivery risks and drive mitigation strategies.
Technical Leadership
· Understand modern data engineering practices including Azure Data Services, Databricks, Synapse, Data Lakes, Delta Lake, APIs, ETL/ELT pipelines, and integration patterns.
· Support teams in breaking down technical work into epics, features, and stories.
· Challenge solution design decisions for scalability and performance.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
· Lead cross-functional squads, suppliers, contractors, and third-party vendors.
· Foster a culture of continuous improvement and iterative delivery.
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Required Skills & Experience
Technical Expertise
· Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
· Knowledge of APIs, microservices, and integration architectures.
· Experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development.
· Knowledge of data modelling, metadata, and governance.
· Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, Synapse, and big data technologies.
Project & Program Management
· 12+ years of technical project/program management experience.
· Experience delivering multi-year transformation programs.
· Experience managing budgets over $10M+.
· Comfortable operating in Agile, Hybrid, and Waterfall models.
Leadership & Soft Skills
· Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
· Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.
· High degree of ownership and decision-making confidence.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Preferred Qualifications
· PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications.
· Experience in financial services, insurance, or regulated industries.
· Background in data engineering, software engineering, architecture, or analytics.
· Data Engineering - Data Pipe Lines
· Data Validation
· Data processing
· Linking
· Data output
· Azure / AWS
· Automation
· AI - Chat Flow - Chat Bot integration
· Complex technical project management
· Agile - Scrum
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.