IT Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager

Location: On-Site (US - NJ)
Role Type: Contract

Experience: 10+ years

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly experienced Technical Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead complex, large-scale technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in data, analytics, and platforms, and proven expertise in managing multiple parallel workstreams while driving delivery across globally distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Program Management

• Lead and manage multiple parallel projects/workstreams across different business units and geographies
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and success criteria
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure timely delivery of projects with high quality and adherence to budgets

Technical Leadership

• Provide strong technical leadership in areas such as:
• Data platforms and analytics solutions
• Cloud-based architectures and enterprise systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to drive architecture decisions and technical design reviews
• Ensure alignment of solutions with enterprise architecture and technology roadmap

Cross-Team Coordination & Delivery

• Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams including engineering, data, QA, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders
• Manage dependencies across multiple teams and projects
• Ensure seamless coordination across global teams and time zones
• Act as the central point of contact for escalations and issue resolution

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with senior leadership, business stakeholders, and clients to understand priorities and expectations
• Provide regular project updates, dashboards, and status reports
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals

Delivery & Execution

• Ensure execution excellence using Agile, Scrum, or hybrid methodologies
• Drive sprint planning, backlog management, and release planning
• Oversee end-to-end delivery lifecycle, including development, testing, deployment, and post-release support

Risk & Governance Management

• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early and define mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices
• Track KPIs, SLAs, and delivery performance metrics

Process Improvement

• Continuously improve delivery processes, tools, and frameworks
• Implement best practices for project management, DevOps, and data delivery
• Mentor and guide junior project managers and team members

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience

• At least 10+ years in project/program management
• Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects/workstreams
• Experience working with global teams across different regions

Technical Expertise

• Strong background in:
• Data engineering, analytics platforms, and data warehousing
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP preferred)
• Enterprise applications and distributed systems
• Familiarity with modern tools and technologies:
• ETL pipelines, Big Data technologies
• APIs, microservices architecture

Project Management Skills

• Expertise in Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
• Strong planning, tracking, and delivery management skills
• Proficiency with tools:
• JIRA, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive decisions at senior levels
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Preferred certifications:
• PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2
• Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe)

Good to Have

• Experience in data transformation or digital transformation programs
• Exposure to AI/ML or advanced analytics initiatives
• Experience in platform modernization and cloud migration programs
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Key Competencies

• Multi-project delivery management
• Technical depth in data and platforms
• Cross-team coordination across global environments
• Strategic thinking and execution excellence

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