Project Manager - Data

At Ascyndent we believe Digital transformation is all about leveraging information and technology to enhance the human experience. It is also about transformative execution. Our teams bring business visions and strategies into reality leveraging technology capabilities.

Our consultants leverage innovative capabilities and deep domain expertise to develop short and long-term strategies aligned with your enterprise goals, skill requirements and technology platforms. As an experienced member of our team, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

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This job is for you if

• You're interested in a meaningful job at a growing technology company where you'll work with a variety of technology solutions and be appreciated for doing your job well
• You want to help shape the future of emerging technology
• You enjoy collaborating with highly skilled professionals with a passion for selling
• You want to join a culture that embraces dynamic individuals with a focus on innovation

A day in the life.

• 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, 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.

What we are looking for…

Required

• Obtain or hold relevant professional certifications. Required: PMP (Project Management Professional). Recommended: PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner);
• Possess background in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study. Equivalent professional experience and relevant certifications will also be considered.
• Demonstrate proficiency translating business needs into functional program requirements, delivery milestones, and concise status updates tailored for executive audiences.
• Possess ability to evaluate, learn, and adopt new technologies and platforms independently with minimal guidance.
• Maintain a secure, professional workspace for handling confidential information, travel up to 10%, and support scheduled release events with schedule flexibility.
• Demonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiences, maintaining professionalism to connect with diverse personalities effectively. xhyhwjd
• Demonstrate ability to communicate technical concepts visually through diagramming, whiteboarding, and collaborative design tools within a hybrid work environment.