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Job Title: Technical Project Manager (TPM) – Google Cloud Platform
Location: Westchester, IL (Onsite)
Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). The ideal candidate will lead project delivery, coordinate across onsite/offshore teams, ensure execution of data-related initiatives on Google Cloud Platform, and manage stakeholder communication. This role requires solid understanding of Google Cloud Platform services, data engineering processes, and project governance, without requiring deep hands-on architecture responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Delivery Management
- Lead end-to-end project execution and ensure timely delivery of Google Cloud Platform-based data initiatives.
- Drive project planning, task prioritization, sprint execution, and risk management.
- Facilitate requirement gathering, clarification, and solution discussions with stakeholders.
- Monitor progress, track milestones, and provide regular status updates to client and leadership.
- Ensure compliance with project governance, quality standards, and documentation processes.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for client teams and business users.
- Collaborate closely with onsite and offshore teams to ensure smooth delivery, handoffs, and communication.
- Manage expectations, address blockers, and coordinate cross-functional discussions.
Technical Oversight (Google Cloud Platform-Focused)
- Provide guidance on Google Cloud Platform best practices related to data engineering workflows, pipelines, and operations.
- Support teams in implementing ETL/ELT, batch, and streaming processes on Google Cloud Platform.
- Review technical deliverables for quality, performance, and alignment with project needs.
- Oversee aspects of data governance, data quality, and security compliance within project scope.
- Ensure proper usage of Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, and Dataplex at a project level (no deep architectural design required).
Technical Skills Required
- Working knowledge of key Google Cloud Platform services:
- BigQuery (SQL, optimization basics)
- Dataflow (batch/streaming pipelines)
- Cloud Composer (Airflow orchestration)
- Dataplex (governance, cataloging)
- Good understanding of data engineering workflows, ETL/ELT processes, and data lifecycle.
- Proficiency in SQL and familiarity with Python.
- Knowledge of IAM concepts and security best practices in cloud environments.
- Exposure to reporting tools like Power BI is a plus.
Experience
- 7+ years of IT experience with strong background in project or program management.
- 3+ years of hands-on exposure working with Google Cloud Platform-based data initiatives (not necessarily as an architect).
- Experience managing onsite/offshore delivery models.
- Proven ability to coordinate technical teams and manage large-scale data projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Platform Associate or Professional-level certification (Data Engineer or Cloud Engineer preferred).
- Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Exposure to Azure data services is an added advantage.