Data Program Manager

Key Requirements MUST HAVES

1. Strong Program Management Experience

  • Proven experience managing large, complex technology programs.
  • Strong program management fundamentals - this is NOT just a coordinator role.
  • Ability to develop and manage a comprehensive program plan.
  • Strong experience managing:
    • RAID logs
    • Risks and issues
    • Dependencies
    • Milestones
    • Governance
    • Status reporting
    • Action items
    • Cross-functional workstreams
  • Comfortable using tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other program/project management platforms.

2. Data & Analytics / Technical Background

  • Strong technical background is required.
  • Must understand data and analytics transformation.
  • Experience working within a Fabric environment is highly desirable/important.
  • Should have an understanding of data analytics and AI.
  • Candidates should be able to operate comfortably within a broader technology organization and understand how different technical workstreams connect.

3. Complex Dependency Management

The ability to identify and manage dependencies across a large program is critical.

Look for candidates who have experience:

  • Identifying dependencies across multiple workstreams.
  • Understanding how technology initiatives impact one another.
  • Coordinating across technical and business teams.
  • Escalating risks and blockers appropriately.
  • Creating structure around complex programs.

4. Communication & Relationship Building

This is one of the most important requirements.

The hiring manager wants someone who is:

  • Highly verbal and articulate.
  • Lively, energetic, and engaging.
  • Comfortable communicating with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Able to bring people together.
  • Strong at building relationships and gaining stakeholder trust.
  • Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving accountability.
  • Able to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
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