Data Program Manager

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT. The Program Manager will lead the roadmap, requirements, stakeholder communication, and delivery of cross-functional data initiatives spanning data engineering, database administration, Salesforce engineering, business intelligence, and analytics. This role will partner with teams across Marketing, Finance, Advisory, Product, Voice of Customer, Business Development, and Engineering to translate business needs into technical requirements, manage complex dependencies, identify risks, and deliver scalable data solutions. What you will do: Lead cross-functional initiatives involving Data Engineers, Database Administrators, Salesforce Engineers, and Data Analysts. Own requirements, roadmaps, and delivery across data development, operations, and analytics initiatives. Manage multiple complex projects and major milestones, ensuring execution remains on track against deadlines. Communicate project goals, decisions, risks, and progress to stakeholders across Finance, Marketing, Product, Advisory, Voice of Customer, Business Development, and integration teams. Gather and define feature requirements, propose solutions, secure stakeholder support, negotiate timelines, and track implementation progress. Translate stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements and develop roadmaps in partnership with Engineering and Analytics leaders. Develop project plans, facilitate prioritization, coordinate timelines, and allocate team resources with Engineering and Analytics managers. Plan project dependencies and outcomes, report on progress, and identify potential issues before they affect delivery. Identify roadmap risks and coordinate solutions that support smooth implementation and rollout. Build a deep understanding of the data pipeline, including ingestion, integration, consumption, and supporting data management tools. Assess the data catalog to identify coverage and quality challenges and develop data-driven solutions at scale. Identify, evaluate, and procure internal and external solutions that improve data products. Partner with Engineering teams to implement new tools and enhancements and identify opportunities for automation. Work with Analysts and stakeholders to develop meaningful insights and translate them into strategy and actionable tasks. Facilitate productive discussions, build consensus, and make difficult prioritization decisions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Coordinate project activity against the roadmap in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements. What you will bring: Bachelor's degree. Scrum certification. Minimum of 8 years of experience working on data projects and in project or program management. Experience managing data platforms, business intelligence, and data analytics functions. Experience managing and delivering data development, operations, and analytics initiatives. Project management experience working cross-functionally and partnering with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to translate stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements and develop roadmaps with Engineering and Analytics leaders. Ability to develop project plans, manage priorities and timelines, coordinate resources, and take ownership of roadmap delivery. Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex problems. Ability to synthesize and simplify complex concepts. Ability to facilitate productive discussions, build consensus, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, adapt to changing requirements, make decisions, and take ownership of difficult calls. Strong organizational and prioritization skills, attention to detail, follow-through, resourcefulness, and problem-solving ability. Experience with Agile methodologies. Ability to focus on the customer experience while delivering results. What will set you apart: Master's degree. Knowledge of Tableau and Splunk. This job operates in a professional office environment. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract. What we offer you We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar yearLeave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all. Base Salary Range $114,000.00 - $165,300.00 The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Equal opportunity employer * Drug-free workplace We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection. Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on: 08-17-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Empower Retirement