Project Manager, Data Implementation

Summary

Join Sand Cherry Associates as a Senior Data Project Manager and contribute to the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives. You will work within a Project Management Office supporting various data initiatives for a healthcare client, implementing a data ecosystem based on Databricks architecture. Collaborate with the PMO head, other project managers, and organizational leadership. Guide and maintain the momentum of data engineering teams. This is a remote position requiring US work authorization. The role involves managing complex data programs, influencing decisions, and ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in technical data engineering/data strategy management for large-scale data management and business intelligence systems initiatives
• SaaS experience / cloud native applications / backend data experience
• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Catalog, Data Stewardship programs
• Proven experience in cloud architecture, specifically based on Databricks platform elements and techniques
• Ability to influence at all levels and build strong partnerships across organizations in order to deliver the best outcome of complex programs
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills along with multi-tasking capabilities to get things done in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive-level audiences; ability to structure and communicate goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously understand and communicate the bigger picture while diving in to understand issues & risks to drive rapid resolution
• Extensive knowledge of project and program management methodology, tools and techniques
• Must have a sense of urgency to accomplish tasks and facilitate desired outcomes
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Ability to think analytically and process information quickly, presenting it in a succinct and insightful format suitable for executives
• Experienced in Agile Methodologies
• Must be proficient with PowerPoint and Excel, JIRA and Smartsheet
• Bachelor’s degree is required in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related degree
• Databricks expertise required

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of data program roadmaps and data execution plans for complex, cross-organizational teams across all phases of planning, development, and production readiness and launch
• Influence decisions by connecting strategy, priorities, and business/technical outcomes
• Lead execution in partnership across multiple functions including Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, as well as with the stewards of data throughout the organization
• Facilitate all internal and external resources and cross functional teams in a collaborative manner
• Identify program requirements and build program aspects including initial concept scope, resource allocation, budget considerations and all program analysis
• Manage programs with proven project management tools and techniques
• Ensure continued alignment of program scope, status, risks, and dependencies through effective communication across the organization and at all levels
• Quickly and effectively identify critical issues and dependencies that need action and personally drive them through to closure. Balance business and technical constraints
• Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks independently, work well with others when conflicts arise and ensure alignment with objectives, find common ground and promote understanding of alternative viewpoints
• Effectively communicate program progress appropriately to varying levels of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA is preferred
• Salesforce/Carelink experience preferred
• PMP/Agile certification is desired

Benefits

• Remote work
• Professional career growth