Technical Project Manager Data and Analytics

Job: Principal Project Manager
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Senior / Principal Level
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead large-scale data, analytics, and cloud transformation initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, architecture, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of strategic technology programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical project management background with hands-on experience leading enterprise data platform and analytics initiatives. Candidates with stable full-time consulting and end-client experience are strongly preferred over career contractors.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives
• Coordinate project execution across data engineers, architects, analysts, and third-party vendors
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and dependencies
• Provide clear communication and status updates to executive leadership and business stakeholders
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance, compliance, and security standards
• Support Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies including SAFe
• Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8-12+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Strong experience managing enterprise data, analytics, cloud modernization, or digital transformation programs
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams in large enterprise environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Full-time employment background in consulting and/or enterprise environments preferred

Preferred Skills & Technologies

• Enterprise cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Data engineering and analytics ecosystems including Databricks
• Agile and project management tools such as Azure DevOps and ServiceNow
• BI and reporting platforms including Power BI and Tableau
• PMP, SAFe, Scrum, or Agile certifications are highly preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates local to Richmond, Virginia are preferred
• Candidates open to relocation or regular onsite presence will also be considered
• This role requires a strong technical delivery mindset with experience supporting enterprise-scale data initiatives

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands - Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells - creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.