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Job Description
The Project Manager – Data Transformation (Application Transformation) leads complex, enterprise‑level initiatives that modernize data flows, optimize application ecosystems, and support integration across platforms. This role oversees end‑to‑end project execution, ensures alignment with technology and business strategies, and supports effective delivery through strong collaboration, project governance, and Agile practices. The position requires a solid understanding of application architecture, data ecosystems, and project management frameworks, along with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Develop detailed project plans, charters, and schedules for data and analytics initiatives.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
- Maintain and manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) with proactive mitigation strategies.
Agile Project Management
- Apply Agile principles to support iterative development and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
- Ensure clear alignment between Agile teams and business partners.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for business, technology, and governance stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among cross‑functional teams, including data engineers, analysts, and subject matter experts.
- Prepare and deliver status updates, dashboards, and leadership‑level reports.
Governance & Compliance
- Support adherence to enterprise data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Promote adoption of data standards, metadata management, and stewardship practices.
- Contribute to operational playbooks and procedural documentation.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, track, and escalate risks and constraints, providing recommended solutions.
- Monitor KPIs and success metrics related to project outcomes.
Team Leadership
- Guide and support project teams, including technical and analytical contributors.
- Coordinate resource allocation across multiple workstreams and vendors.
- Foster a collaborative environment that values accountability and continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance
- Implement quality control practices to ensure accuracy and completeness of project deliverables.
- Conduct post‑project evaluations and lessons‑learned sessions to strengthen future performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Understanding of the data lifecycle, data governance, ETL processes, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and analytics platforms.
- Project Management: Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies; budgeting; and resource planning.
- Leadership: Ability to guide cross‑functional teams and manage vendor relationships effectively.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to support stakeholder engagement at various organizational levels.
The base range for this contract position is $35.00 - $45.00 per hour, depending on experience. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all U.S. locations. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors.
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