Senior Manager, Data Program Management

Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Program Management to lead large-scale enterprise data transformation programs that enable organizations to modernize their data platforms, accelerate cloud adoption, and unlock business value from their data assets. What You Will Do Client Delivery Lead large-scale enterprise data transformation and modernization programs from strategy through implementation and business adoption. Manage all aspects of complex engagements, including scope, budget, staffing, profitability, timelines, quality, and delivery across multiple workstreams. Direct enterprise data migration initiatives involving Databricks, Snowflake, and modern cloud data platforms while coordinating cross-functional teams across data engineering, architecture, analytics, infrastructure, security, and business functions. Establish program governance, executive steering committees, integrated delivery plans, RAID management, dependency tracking, and executive reporting to ensure successful delivery. Partner with executive stakeholders to define transformation roadmaps, success metrics, operating models, and organizational change strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Lead AI-enabled delivery approaches that improve program governance, project execution, decision-making, and delivery quality across complex transformation initiatives. Champion the use of AI-powered project management and delivery tools to accelerate planning, risk identification, dependency management, status reporting, documentation, and executive communications. Partner with client stakeholders to identify opportunities where AI can improve data quality, migration validation, testing, operational readiness, and business adoption. Collaborate with data engineering and AI teams to incorporate generative AI, machine learning, and automation capabilities into enterprise data modernization programs where they create measurable business value. Establish governance processes that ensure AI-enabled delivery practices are implemented responsibly, with appropriate oversight, security, and quality controls. Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising sound judgment in evaluating outputs. Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes. Business Development Develop trusted relationships with executive stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor for enterprise data transformation and modernization initiatives. Identify, shape, and lead pursuits involving cloud data modernization, data migration, analytics, AI, and enterprise transformation. Collaborate with Databricks, Snowflake, cloud hyperscalers, and strategic alliance partners to develop differentiated client solutions. Advise executives on AI-enabled data transformation strategies, helping clients understand how modern data platforms, automation, and AI capabilities accelerate business outcomes. Practice Development Develop and enhance West Monroe's Data Program Management methodologies, PMO assets, governance frameworks, and delivery accelerators. Develop reusable delivery methodologies that incorporate AI to improve program management, project controls, knowledge management, and delivery quality. Mentor and coach project managers, engagement managers, and consultants on enterprise program management best practices and AI-enabled delivery approaches. Contribute thought leadership on enterprise data transformation, cloud modernization, AI-enabled program management, and delivery excellence. Stay current on emerging technologies, AI capabilities, cloud data platforms, and modern delivery methodologies. What You Will Bring 10+ years of consulting, technology, or business transformation experience leading complex enterprise programs. Demonstrated success leading large-scale data migration and modernization programs with multiple workstreams, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional delivery teams. Strong expertise in program and project management, including governance, financial management, executive reporting, dependency management, RAID management, organizational change management, and delivery excellence. Experience delivering enterprise data platform implementations or migrations involving Databricks, Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, or similar cloud data ecosystems. Understanding of modern data architectures, including data lakes, lakehouse platforms, cloud data warehouses, ETL/ELT, data governance, analytics, and AI ecosystems. Experience leading cross-functional teams of data architects, engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, and third-party vendors. Experience leading AI-enabled transformation programs that integrate modern data platforms, analytics, automation, and generative AI into enterprise business processes. Familiarity with AI capabilities across modern cloud ecosystems, including Databricks AI, Snowflake Cortex, Azure AI, AWS AI services, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies. Experience applying AI to improve project delivery, including planning, forecasting, risk management, documentation, testing, reporting, and stakeholder communications. Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs, establish governance for responsible AI adoption, and balance automation with sound business judgment. Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders, build trusted client relationships, and communicate effectively with C-suite leaders. PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Agile, or related program management certifications are preferred. Experience integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) into day-to-day workflows to enhance productivity and insight generation, coupled with strong critical thinking to assess accuracy, mitigate bias, and ensure high-quality outputs. Ability to travel 30 to 50% Hybrid role: 2x per week in office Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date. Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$203,200—$239,100 USD

Los Angeles

$212,900—$250,500 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$222,500—$261,900 USD

A location not listed above

$193,500—$227,700 USD

Other consultancies talk at you. At West Monroe, we work with you. We’re a global business and technology consulting firm passionate about creating measurable value for our clients, delivering real-world solutions. The combination of business and technology is not new, but how we bring them together is unique. We’re fluent in both. We know that technology alone is not the answer, but how we apply it is. We rely on data to constantly adapt and solve new challenges. Actions that work today with outcomes that generate value for years to come. At West Monroe, we zero in on the heart of the opportunity, getting to results faster and preparing people for what’s next. You’ll feel the difference in how we work. We show up personally. We’re right there in the room with you, co-creating through the challenges. With West Monroe, collaboration isn’t a lofty promise, but a daily action. We work together with you to turn vision into clear action with lasting impact. West Monroe is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe, visit If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our recruiting process, please inquire by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please review our current policy regarding use of generative artificial intelligence during the application process. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroe’s Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked here.