JOB DETAILS:
Title: IT Project Manager – Data Analytics
Location: Century City, CA (Remote / Hybrid role – 1-2 days onsite, 3-4 days remote work)
Type: 06 -12 plus months contract (possible extension)
Job Description:
As a Project Manager for the Applied Data & Insights team, will lead and orchestrate projects that seamlessly blend engineering, data analytics and data science from API endpoint to strategic Insight.
Focus on; Project management, Scrum practices, change management, user engagement, user training and the creation of technical documentation.
Involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive our company's success across the Sports and Entertainment business units.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Scoping:
- Define and document clear project objectives, scope, and deliverables, taking into account the principles of Scrum and Agile project management.
- Develop comprehensive project plans that incorporate well-defined timelines and resource allocation.
- Engage with cross-functional teams, ensuring that they are aligned with project objectives and adhere to project timelines.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, maintaining open and transparent communication.
- Funnel new intake requests to the appropriate channels
- Continuously update stakeholders and senior management on project status, progress, and changes in alignment.
Change Management:
- Work to create awareness and increase adoption of products and tools provided by the data team through stakeholder communications, training, and collecting feedback to bring back to the data teams.
- Implement effective change management strategies to implement new products, and manage changes in project scope, requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
- Ensure a smooth transition when implementing changes, addressing user concerns and promoting user adoption.
Documentation & Training:
- Create and maintain user and technical documentation to support project management, user engagement, and future maintenance.
- Lead and develop instructional training sessions for stakeholders that focus on newly released products.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience (e.g., Project Management, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science).
- PMP, Scrum Master, or similar project management and Scrum certification is a plus.
- At least 5 years experience managing projects at the intersection of engineering and analytics, while applying Scrum principles.
- Deep Understanding of linear and digital platforms
- Prior major studio project management experience is a plus
Required Skill Sets:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build stakeholder relationships
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proficiency in analytics tools: Looker & Tableau
- Familiarity with: AWS, Redshift, S3 & Snowflake
- Knowledge of engineering principles and Scrum methodologies.
- Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Thanks & Regards
Lokesh (Luke) | Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tel: | Email:
iSpace Inc | El Segundo, CA |
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