Program Manager / Project Manager / Databricks

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead enterprise-scale data and analytics initiatives built on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. The ideal candidate will have strong program management expertise, experience managing cross-functional teams, and a solid understanding of cloud-based data engineering, analytics, and AI/ML projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data platform and analytics programs using Databricks.
• Manage multiple workstreams, project schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to define roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Drive Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Coordinate data migration, modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Track program KPIs, milestones, RAID logs, and executive status reporting.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and security standards are followed throughout the program.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and manage change requests.
• Work closely with vendors and offshore/onshore delivery teams.

Required Skills

Program Management

• 8+ years of Program/Project Management experience
• Experience managing large-scale data transformation programs
• Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
• Stakeholder management and executive communication
• Budget and resource planning
• Risk and dependency management

Databricks & Data Engineering

• Good understanding of the Databricks Lakehouse Platform
• Experience with:
• Delta Lake
• Unity Catalog
• Databricks Workflows
• Databricks SQL
• MLflow (preferred)
• Knowledge of data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
• Experience with Apache Spark