Role : Direct Client Sr IT Project Manager-Master Data Management
Location : Remote (PST)
Duration : 12+ months
Job Summary :
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for our Direct Client. IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading a Master Data Management design and implementation of data mastering, and data optimization and enabling data focused enterprise solutions.
This role requires a strong understanding of how data is mastered, the processes behind data Integration, and how these concepts are combined to ensure high-quality data management.
Years of experience
- Experienced as a senior project manager in technology or in a software development setting (10+ years)
- Experienced working in technology or in a software development setting (10+ years)
- Experienced with data optimization and enabling data focused enterprise solutions (10+ years)
Technology requirements :
- Agile
- Scrum
- Experienced in master data management and the ingestion / syndication / focus on data integration to enterprise systems
Degree or certifications required :
PMP - program & project management is required
Top Candidate Skills & How Applied
Years of Experience
Skill : Tech PM
Application : Experienced leading multiple Technology programs or projects, simultaneously in a matrixed environment;
Skill : Data
Application : Experienced in leading programs with a focus on data solutions and enablement of data focused capabilities.
Skill : Finance
Application : Expert experience with financial planning of budgets, funding and forecasting, with direct ownership and management of your program
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proactive, detailed driver, comfortable with navigating ambiguity
- Active ownership & accountability of project financials budget ownership
- Experienced using Agile methods and working on complex, integrated platforms within a matrixed environment required.
- Experienced with enabling data solutions, data migrations, optimization & governance & cloud, unlocking enterprise data solutions.
- Expert in direct management and ownership of project / program budget and forecasting processes
- PMP, PgMP, and Scrum Master Certifications are preferred.
- Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities.
- Being able to navigate the ambiguity
- Has led Agile teams.
Summary of Key Responsibilities :
Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
- Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following :
- Oversees tactical planning and day-to-day management of one or more programs in the IT portfolio.
- Collaborates with IT and business leadership on strategic planning for the program.
- In partnership with the program portfolio manager, engages stakeholders on project ideation and assists in the creation of business cases and return on investment assessments.
- Develops a deep understanding of projects within the program and the broader IT portfolio; manages assigned projects with a clear understanding of business and IT context, and develops supporting artifacts such as forecast, project plan, etc.
- Ensures alignment of proposed projects with the program roadmap and its goals and manages project planning and execution accordingly.
- Drives complex, cross-functional enterprise projects, leading multiple efforts within a specific program simultaneously, with complexity as a limiting factor.
- Leads high performing, cross-functional, often globally distributed teams.
- Works independently, without the need for day-to-day guidance.
- Provides active project management and ownership for initiatives within the program.
- Performs core project management duties, including guiding the project through formal approval and funding gates; developing a project plan that includes a detailed budget, project timeline, detailed task-driven schedule, project RACI and resource plan, and communication plan;
and managing project execution from analysis / design, develop, test & deployment.
- When leading an Agile project, partners closely with the scrum master and product owner on all activities.
- Ensures that program and project status reports and quarterly updates are relevant, transparent, and add value.
- Partners with relevant IT and business hiring managers to ensure that the project has the skillsets, and the resources required for delivery.
- Interaction level with team :
- Highly collaborative