Data Readiness and Governance Project Manager

Position: Data Readiness and Governance Project Manager

Location: Cupertino, CA
Duration: Long term

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead critical initiatives that ensure enterprise data is accessible, reliable, and AI-ready through strategic data delivery programs and governance frameworks. This role will be responsible for orchestrating cross-functional projects that transform raw data into actionable, high-quality datasets while establishing the infrastructure and processes needed to deliver data efficiently across the organization for AI and analytics use cases.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Strategy

Lead end-to-end project management for data readiness assessments, data governance implementations, and organizational change initiatives

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for complex data and data governance projects

Manage project portfolios involving multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and technical dependencies

Data Readiness and Delivery Operations

Lead data readiness assessments to identify gaps in data availability, quality, and format requirements

Manage projects for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across multiple data sources and consumer applications

Establish SLAs and monitoring frameworks for data delivery performance, availability, and quality metrics

Data Governance and Compliance

Implement data governance frameworks that support scalable data delivery while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)

Establish data stewardship programs and quality standards that maintain data integrity throughout delivery pipelines

Coordinate data lineage mapping and impact analysis to support reliable data delivery and change management

Develop governance policies that balance data accessibility with security and compliance requirements

Stakeholder Management and Communication

Serve as primary liaison between data engineering, data science, business stakeholders, and executive leadership on data delivery initiatives

Facilitate requirements gathering sessions to understand data consumption patterns and delivery needs across business units

Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, data delivery metrics, and performance dashboards

Present data readiness assessments, delivery performance metrics, and project updates to steering committees and leadership teams

Process Improvement and Innovation

Identify opportunities to streamline data delivery operations and reduce time-to-value for data consumers

Champion self-service data access initiatives and develop training programs to improve organizational data literacy

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

Intermediate-level experience with SQL or other query-languages

Certification in data management (CDMP), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform), or DataOps practices

Experience with agile project management methodologies, DevOps, and DataOps implementation

Deep understanding of data pipeline architecture, ETL/ELT processes, and data delivery patterns

Experience with modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery) and cloud data services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Knowledge of data integration tools, API management, and real-time data streaming technologies

Understanding of AI/ML data requirements, feature engineering, and model training data preparation

Proficiency in project management tools and data platform monitoring tools

Experience with data governance and catalog tools (DataHub, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Apache Atlas)

Education and Experience

Master s degree in data engineering, Computer Science, or MBA with focus on data strategy

7+ years of project management experience with focus on data delivery, data platform implementation, or analytics initiatives

3+ years of hands-on experience with data pipeline development, data warehouse projects, or enterprise data architecture

Salesforce professional consulting experience preferred

Proven track record managing end-to-end data delivery projects from requirements gathering through production deployment

PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification preferred

Core Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to translate technical data concepts for business stakeholders

Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple data delivery projects and complex technical dependencies simultaneously

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with deep attention to data quality and delivery performance metrics

Proven track record of delivering enterprise data solutions that meet performance, quality, and availability requirements

Experience facilitating technical requirements workshops, data architecture reviews, and cross-functional delivery planning sessions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing AI/ML products and/or solutions