Data Program Manager

Data Program Manager

Key Requirements MUST HAVES

1. Strong Program Management Experience

• Proven experience managing large, complex technology programs .
• Strong program management fundamentals - this is NOT just a coordinator role.
• Ability to develop and manage a comprehensive program plan.
• Strong experience managing:
  • RAID logs
  • Risks and issues
  • Dependencies
  • Milestones
  • Governance
  • Status reporting
  • Action items
  • Cross-functional workstreams
• Comfortable using tools such as Jira, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint , and other program/project management platforms.

2. Data & Analytics / Technical Background

• Strong technical background is required.
• Must understand data and analytics transformation .
• Experience working within a Fabric environment is highly desirable/important.
• Should have an understanding of data analytics and AI .
• Candidates should be able to operate comfortably within a broader technology organization and understand how different technical workstreams connect.

3. Complex Dependency Management

The ability to identify and manage dependencies across a large program is critical.

Look for candidates who have experience:

• Identifying dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Understanding how technology initiatives impact one another.
• Coordinating across technical and business teams.
• Escalating risks and blockers appropriately.
• Creating structure around complex programs.

4. Communication & Relationship Building

This is one of the most important requirements .

The hiring manager wants someone who is:

• Highly verbal and articulate.
• Lively, energetic, and engaging.
• Comfortable communicating with technical and business stakeholders.
• Able to bring people together.
• Strong at building relationships and gaining stakeholder trust.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings and driving accountability.
• Able to communicate effectively with senior leaders.