Program Manager Tech 3

Job Description

Job Description

Team Red Dog is hiring a Technical Program Manager, Data & Analytics for our client, a global productivity and collaboration leader and AI-driven technology organization. This role will lead roadmap planning, backlog management, and cross-functional delivery for the Analytics Environment supporting Mojang Studios and Minecraft. Working closely with Data Science, Analytics, Data Platform, and studio leadership teams, you will drive technical program execution, manage dependencies, and translate business needs into actionable Azure DevOps work items. This is an opportunity to influence studio-wide analytics capabilities while helping advance practical AI-assisted workflows and AI-ready data foundations.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Technical Program Management in Data & Analytics (5+ years): Proven experience leading technical programs in data or analytics environments, translating requirements into delivery plans, managing cross-team dependencies, and driving initiatives through completion.

2. Agile Roadmap and Backlog Management (3+ years): Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools to manage intake, features, Kanban planning, milestones, priorities, and delivery tracking.

3. Data Platform and Analytics Fluency (2+ years): Working knowledge of SQL to explore data, clarify technical requirements, and collaborate effectively with Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and Analytics teams.

4. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management: Ability to coordinate technical teams, communicate delivery progress and risks, resolve dependencies, and maintain alignment across multiple partner organizations.

Opportunity Overview:

Join the team responsible for managing and scaling the analytics environment that supports Minecraft and Mojang Studios. This position offers meaningful ownership of a studio-wide analytics roadmap, working across data science, analytics engineering, reporting, and upstream data platform capabilities. You will help establish predictable delivery practices, improve visibility into priorities and dependencies, and enable technical teams to focus on high-value work. You will also have the opportunity to explore emerging AI and machine learning applications, including AI-assisted planning and documentation workflows, with appropriate human oversight and responsible AI practices.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Own the Analytics Environment roadmap and incoming work intake, balancing studio initiatives, stakeholder requests, and long-term platform investments.

• Lead monthly Kanban-based planning and end-to-end feature delivery, ensuring priorities, milestones, and commitments remain on track.

• Partner with Data Science and Analytics leaders to align delivery plans, governance, and dependencies supporting model development, training, optimization, and reporting.

• Coordinate with Data Platform and upstream engineering teams to identify gaps in data sources, capabilities, and services, ensuring requirements are documented and tracked through completion.

• Translate stakeholder information needs and analytics requests into actionable Azure DevOps (ADO) features and backlog items.

• Monitor cross-team dependencies, delivery timelines, risks, and blockers while providing clear updates to leadership, studio stakeholders, and partner program managers.

• Collaborate with technical leads to prioritize practical AI and machine learning use cases and establish trusted, reusable data foundations.

• Support trials of AI-assisted planning, documentation, and delivery workflows, incorporating human review and documenting opportunities for broader adoption.

The Expertise You Bring:

• 5+ years of professional data-related experience, with a background in technical program management, data operations, analytics, or data platform delivery.

• Proven experience managing technical projects or programs involving cross-functional teams, requirements gathering, and dependency management.

• 3+ years of experience with Agile delivery methodologies, roadmap planning, backlog management, and delivery tracking using Azure DevOps or similar tools.

• 2+ years of working knowledge of SQL and the ability to explore data and clarify technical requirements with engineering teams.

• Familiarity with data platforms, analytics workflows, data quality, security, and privacy considerations.

• Experience coordinating priorities and communicating effectively with engineers, data scientists, program managers, and business stakeholders.

• Strong organizational, analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives forward in a fast-paced technical environment.

• Experience with shared data or analytics platforms, AI/ML workflows, and data science processes is preferred.

• Exposure to data engineering and analytics engineering practices is preferred.

• Experience with AI-assisted tools, technology adoption, or early-stage pilot programs is a plus.

• Experience supporting gaming, entertainment, or consumer digital products is beneficial.

• A degree in Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is preferred.

What Makes a Candidate Highly Successful in This Role:

A highly successful candidate brings hands-on experience managing complex data and analytics programs rather than relying solely on traditional software development or general project coordination experience. They demonstrate the ability to independently own a technical roadmap, translate stakeholder needs into actionable ADO features, and coordinate upstream data dependencies through resolution. Candidates with previous Microsoft experience, strong SQL and data management capabilities, and exposure to AI/ML workflows will be particularly competitive. Experience within gaming or consumer technology environments, combined with the ability to introduce practical AI-assisted processes while maintaining responsible human oversight, will further distinguish a strong candidate. Success is measured by predictable delivery, effective prioritization, timely dependency resolution, stakeholder transparency, and measurable improvements to analytics workflows.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world's most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions—because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us—and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)

• Employer-matched 401K plan

• Paid Time Off

• Flexible Paid Holiday Benefit

Estimated Start Date: Immediately

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

Job #: Not provided

Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2 contract opportunity through June 30, 2027, with the potential to extend up to 18 months total, subject to performance, budget, and client discretion.

Rate: $68–$72/hr.