IT Project Manager-Data - Judge Group

Responsibilities:

• Manage a large team to deliver acquisition of structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources, data platform consolidation, and creation/certification of data assets leveraging Data Mesh/Fabrics and other newer technologies.
• Vet and deliver platform and services needed for data, BI, AI, and self-service leveraging cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Act as the translator and negotiator between the business, D&A teams, and other IT teams.
• Apply project controls including project scoping, identification of timelines and key milestones, tracking project outcomes, budget management, status reporting, managing risk and issue logs, change control, and post-implementation reviews.
• Manage conversations and alignment at all levels up to VP/GM and follow through.
• Drive technical and business teams to meet project milestones through collaboration and influence.
• Manage data strategy and develop business cases/ROI.
• Own all communication and collaboration channels pertaining to assigned projects, including regular stakeholder review meetings and cross-team alignments.
• Work closely with the business, segment analytics, IT teams, and partners to deliver outcomes and drive adoption.
• Track business impact/value enabled through D&A solutions.
• Train and mentor junior project managers.
• Support and assist corporate governance processes with scoping for large projects.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as a project manager and/or program manager for large projects.
• 8+ years of professional experience with the design and implementation of complex, enterprise-wide data & analytics architecture, data management, and data platform migration programs.
• Data experience, including understanding and documenting how data created in production systems makes its way across systems and architecture patterns required to deliver data for various consumption patterns like AI/BI/App/Self-Service.
• Experience in building out business cases/ROI and enterprise data strategy roadmaps.
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and balance tasks/risks in ambiguous and complex situations.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time-management, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience leveraging data with leading/lagging measures to manage project execution and ensure adherence to budget.
• Experience guiding and providing direction to cross-functional and globally dispersed project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including clear articulation of business impact and technical constraints tailored to the audience up to executives.
• In-depth knowledge of PMO standards, principles, methodologies (Agile & Waterfall), and industry trends.
• Ability to learn new development tools and productivity tools to continuously improve effectiveness.
• Flexibility to work occasional hours outside normal business hours according to business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing data projects deployment leveraging cloud and on-premises solutions.
• Ability to operate and perform in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Agile-Scrum methodology; certification is ideal.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• PMO certification (PMP, Scrum Master).
• Exposure to data engineering, D&A architecture patterns, BI, and AI.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business or Information Management.