Senior IT Project Manager, Data Analytics

Job Description

Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager, Data & Analytics

Company Overview

A leading mission-driven nonprofit is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to help shape the future of enterprise data and analytics. Based in Los Angeles, CA, this organization leverages technology and innovation to enhance operations, improve decision-making, and deliver exceptional experiences for both internal stakeholders and the communities it serves. This role offers the opportunity to lead highly visible digital transformation initiatives that drive long-term organizational impact.

Role Summary

The Senior IT Project Manager will lead complex, enterprise-level data and analytics initiatives that support organizational strategy, operational excellence, and data-informed decision-making. Working across technology, business, and leadership teams, this individual will oversee multiple high-priority projects focused on analytics platforms, data integration, reporting capabilities, governance, and modern data architecture. This is a highly collaborative role requiring exceptional stakeholder management, project leadership, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
• Manage multiple concurrent technology and analytics projects with complex dependencies and stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate efforts across business units, technology teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive implementation of enterprise data and analytics initiatives, including reporting, data integration, and governance programs.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, communication strategies, and resource forecasts.
• Track project progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and consensus-building discussions across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support organizational change management activities to promote adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Monitor project financials and ensure initiatives remain aligned with approved budgets.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, and post-project reviews that communicate outcomes and lessons learned.

Additional Details

• Hybrid: Three days per week onsite, with flexibility based on project needs
• Three-year limited-term employment opportunity
• Alternative work schedule with every other Friday off
• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leaders, technology teams, and enterprise stakeholders
• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation, analytics, and data modernization initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience managing complex technology projects and programs
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and dependencies
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using project management tools and collaboration platforms

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential
• Experience leading data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or data platform initiatives
• Background supporting data warehouse, data lakehouse, data integration, or enterprise data programs
• Experience with data governance, data quality, and analytics operating models
• Experience working with vendor management, contracts, and third-party technology partners
• Familiarity with Agile, hybrid, or enterprise project delivery frameworks
• Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation or enterprise application initiatives
• Prior experience within nonprofit, cultural, educational, public sector, or mission-driven organizations is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $118,000 - $150,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Professional development and educational assistance programs
• Wellness and employee support resources
• Flexible scheduling options
• Additional employee perks and community engagement opportunities