Program Manager

# Program ManagerApply**Job#: 3044592****Job Description:**Program Manager**Location:** Columbus, Ohio (Onsite)Role OverviewWe are looking for a data platform manager to join a Data Technology organization. In this role, you will lead a team of platform engineers during a strategic migration of data assets to the cloud. You will report to the Director of Data Platforms and work with the Chief Data Office organization to influence business and technology strategies.Key Responsibilities* Manage a team of colleagues and contractors, providing resource allocation, coaching, and development.* Translate technical designs from the Data Architect team into implemented physical data models that meet data governance, enterprise architecture, and business requirements for data warehousing.* Work with operational data and data acquisition teams to manage incoming sources and support downstream systems for reporting and analytics.* Collaborate with partners to prototype and recommend data solutions using new technologies.* Remain current on technology developments and align future state goals with strategic business goals.* Develop and maintain a technology roadmap for the aligned data platforms, including the execution of strategic, tactical, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Maintain stable operations, ensuring operational metrics are proactively managed and reported.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree**Experience:** 7+ years of experience as a technology manager for data warehouse teams.Preferred Qualifications* 7+ years in an IT environment.* Experience implementing cloud and enterprise data solutions.* Proficiency in AWS data technologies such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and IAM rules.* Ability to work cross-functionally and discuss technical concepts with technical and non-technical audiences.* Organizational skills with demonstrated ability to build and manage a team, work with partners to set and meet service level agreements, and deliver work to expectations.* Communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with developers, analysts, and business colleagues.* Knowledge and experience with DevOps practices, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code.* 5+ years using ETL / data movement tools (AWS Glue, Informatica, IBM Infosphere).* Experience in one or more programming languages (Python, Java, Scala, C/C++).* Ability to evaluate, prototype, and recommend emerging Cloud data technologies and platforms.* Relevant certification in public cloud services (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty and AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty).* Experience with data governance and data management approaches, including data quality. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Columbus, OH, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 4, 2026**Pay Range:** $80 - $107 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr