Program Manager - Data Acceleration (ONLY W2)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Program Management
Program Manager
data acceleration
data transformation
JIRA
Data Engineering
Vendor Management
Budget
Stakeholder Management

Job Details

Duties/Day to Day Overview

  • Program Leadership: Drive end-to-end delivery of the Data Acceleration Program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate and oversee multiple vendor pod teams, ensuring accountability, quality, and timely deliverables.
  • Cross-Functional Engagement: Partner with IT teams, data engineering, architecture, and governance to ensure seamless integration and execution.
  • Ambiguity Management: Operate effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements, providing clarity and structure where needed.
  • Governance & Reporting: Establish program governance, track progress, manage risks, and communicate status to senior leadership.
  • Budget & Resource Management: Monitor program budgets, optimize resource allocation, and ensure financial discipline.

Top Requirements

(Must haves)

  • Experience: 8+ years in program management, with at least 3 years managing large-scale data acceleration or data transformation programs.
  • Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of data platforms, data engineering, and analytics ecosystems.
  • Vendor Coordination: Proven ability to manage multiple vendor teams in a complex delivery environment.
  • Leadership Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to work through ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, evolving contexts.
  • Tools: Familiarity with program management tools (e.g., Jira) and agile delivery frameworks.
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