A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$44/hr. 1-3 years of experience Project Delivery Manage the end-to-end delivery of data models to enable self-service Business Intelligence (BI) for users. Support requirements gathering for new data ingestion initiatives and business data needs. Monitor project milestones and critical paths to ensure on-time delivery. Track actual spend against planned budgets and proactively flag variances. Perform resource capacity planning and adjust resources as needed based on project demands and workload. Act as the primary administrator for Jira boards. Ensure developer tasks are accurately captured, assigned, and updated. Maintain backlog hygiene and track team velocity. Stakeholder Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing clear and regular communication regarding project progress, risks, and issues. Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure effective collaboration and that tasks are appropriately delegated and executed. Risk Management Identify potential project bottlenecks, including data quality issues and compute resource limitations. Maintain a current risk register with clearly defined mitigation plans. Proactively communicate risks and issues to appropriate stakeholders. Team Coordination Foster a collaborative environment within the Data Platform team and associated departments. Facilitate standard Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, and Sprint Retrospectives. Continuous Improvement Promote and support a continuous improvement mindset across the team. Analyze project performance data to identify opportunities for process and delivery improvements. Reporting Regularly report project progress, issues, risks, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders. Ensure transparency and visibility into program status and performance. Perform regular budget tracking and reporting. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, IT support, or a related field, or demonstrated passion and aptitude for project management. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability and willingness to manage multiple projects simultaneously with appropriate guidance and mentorship. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. Experience with project management tools such as Jira or GitLab is a plus. Basic understanding of Business Intelligence concepts, data warehouses, data management, and project management principles. Familiarity with BigQuery or similar data warehouse technologies is beneficial. Strong interest and willingness to learn about Data and AI platforms. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to evolving project requirements. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Certifications / Training
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management knowledge is beneficial. Agile/Scrum Master certification or similar certification is preferred. Certifications related to data management, digital solutions, or sustainability are beneficial.
