Project Manager - Data Analytics - W2 Fulltime

Title: Senior Project Manager Data Analytics

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid Must be willing to go onsite 2 days a week)

We are looking for a Sr.IT Project Manager with experience in Data Analytics. The ideal candidate should be detail oriented and take ownership, must be able to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• PM must know Agile/Kanban methodologies. Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment for one major or several minor initiatives simultaneously
• Experience with delivery of Data Analytics use cases and solutions
• Prefer Experience in AWS Cloud platform and services related to Data Analytics (S3, Redshift, etc.),but not mandatory.
• Develop and track metrics and reports.
• Multi-tasking and being detail-oriented is critical in managing multiple fast-paced project teams and processes.
• Perform additional duties and ad-hoc projects as required.
• Create, coordinate, and maintain project timelines and schedules.
• Communicate project schedule, requirements, and status to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Facilitate and attend meetings with various technical and non-technical resources to capture project requirements, identify project milestones, communicate project timelines, track action items, and monitor project status.
• Responsible for creating and sharing meeting agendas, as well as the distribution of follow-up notes and action items.

Requirements:

• 10 Years as Project Manager with experience in Agile/Kanban methodologies.
• Experience with delivery of Data Analytics use cases and solutions
• Prefer knowledge of AWS Cloud platform and services related to Data Analytics (S3, Redshift, etc.)
• Experience with agile methodology (running scrums, sprint planning, etc)
• Scrum Master certification a plus
• Skilled at generating full project plans
• Must be able to document User Stories and understand business requirements and represent them accurately
• Drive team delivery, including coordinating workstreams to manage project interdependencies
• Prepare clear, concise, and informative project reports/presentations for program/project meetings
• Use Microsoft Project and SharePoint to manage, monitor, and track project milestones and risk deliverables
• Knowledge and experience in end-to-end project delivery, either traditional Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) or agile delivery methodologies (or hybrid approaches)
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership
• Must be very proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, etc.)
• PMP Certification is preferred.