Data Program Manager

Job Description At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard‑working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place. Job Summary We are seeking a Data Program Manager to oversee roadmap, budget, and timelines for enterprise data initiatives as a senior individual contributor. The role collaborates with engineering, analytics, AI, and business teams to ensure execution, manage dependencies, track metrics, and resolve blockers. It ensures data programs deliver measurable value on time and within scope, supporting the firm’s greenfield data and AI efforts. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Engineering, this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Owning and maintaining the roadmap for enterprise data programs, aligning with business priorities, data strategy, and the governed build‑buy portfolio model. Leading end‑to‑end delivery of data initiatives including defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and coordinating dependencies across engineering, analytics, and business partners. Planning, managing, and tracking program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures while ensuring financial accountability and providing transparent reporting to leadership. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate program success and value, translating outcomes into business impact narratives for executives. Owning program visibility and delivery tracking in Azure DevOps, including portfolio dashboards, sprint board oversight, and work item reporting. Identifying, escalating, and resolving delivery blockers and risks affecting timelines or outcomes while proactively handling cross‑team dependencies. Translating business needs into clear program plans and delivery milestones, enabling governance processes and providing executive‑level status updates effectively. Serving as an example for the Enterprise Applications team philosophy, promoting processes, procedures, security, standards, and a knowledge‑centered approach to support. Defining and overseeing testing strategies at the program level, including quality standards, user acceptance frameworks, and validation of business functions. Leveraging Artificial Intelligence tools—such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and AI‑assisted development environments—enhancing quality, efficiency, and innovation within daily workflows and assigned tasks. Contributing to the design, development, or maintenance of AI‑driven solutions on the firm’s Microsoft platform stack within the team’s governed portfolio guidelines. Adhering to the organization’s AI governance standards ensuring compliance with responsible use policies, data classification rules, and model deployment review procedures. Key Relationships Director, Enterprise Applications, Data, and AI Platforms Senior Manager, Automation and Development Senior Manager, Data Engineering Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications Senior Applications Architect Data Architect Team Lead, Workflow and Automation Technical Program Manager Project Manager Senior Manager, Data Governance Director, Business Transformation Office Business Relationship Manager Manager of Finance Reporting Power BI Developer Qualifications & Experience Certifications: PMP required; PMI‑ACP, AZ‑900 recommended. Background in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience considered. Proficiency translating business needs into functional program requirements, delivery milestones, and concise status updates for executive audiences. Ability to evaluate, learn, and adopt new technologies and platforms independently with minimal guidance. Secure professional workspace for confidential information; willing to travel up to 10%. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities across technical and non‑technical audiences. Ability to communicate technical concepts visually through diagramming, whiteboarding, and collaborative design tools in a hybrid work environment. 4+ years managing complex, cross‑functional programs or initiatives with ownership of roadmaps, budgets, and delivery timelines. Experience collaborating with data, analytics, AI, or enterprise technology teams in a program management role. Experience identifying risks and eliminating delivery obstacles across multi‑team programs. Proficiency with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project delivery methodologies and using Azure DevOps or similar platforms. Experience using AI‑assisted tools within professional engineering or enterprise technology settings. Compensation Salary range: $112,000 – $209,000 per year, determined during the interview process based on experience, expertise, and market factors. Benefits Medical / Prescription Drug Coverage (including Health Savings Account) Back‑up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge Dental Insurance Wellness Program Vision Insurance Pre‑tax Commuting Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Business Travel Accident Insurance Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Protection Pet Insurance Life Insurance (Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Health Advocacy Services Paid Time Off (25‑30 days per year) Identity Protection / Restoration Insurance Parental Leave (18 weeks, 6 paid) Student loan refinancing and concierge service Paid Holidays (12) Addiction Resources Family Building Benefits Breast Milk Delivery & Lactation Support Services Flexible Spending Accounts Bonuses and expense reimbursements (eligible) Employee Assistance Program Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities 529 Deductions Relocation assistance Accident Insurance Employee Referral Program Critical Illness Insurance Hybrid / Remote Work Opportunities Hospital Indemnity Insurance Perks: Technology, Entertainment, Travel Discount Programs Bereavement Leave All other benefits required by law Employment Eligibility Notice: We participate in E‑Verify in certain firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility. Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check. In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law, qualified California and Washington state applicants with criminal history records will be considered. A criminal history will not categorically exclude a candidate from employment, and the firm will consider relevant factors before making employment decisions based on criminal history information. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ​The Firm is an equal‑opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and competence. Practices are not influenced by race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military status, or any other protected characteristic. The firm provides an environment free of harassment and compliant with federal, state, and local disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr