Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Project Manager Our client seeks a Portfolio Project Manager to support a Platform Enablement team within a large enterprise data organization. The role will oversee a portfolio of small-to-mid-sized data platform initiatives focused on creating, configuring, and delivering data custodians within a Databricks-based ecosystem. The individual will drive agile delivery, restore structure and planning discipline, coordinate cross-functional teams, and provide portfolio-level visibility. The position requires strong project management fundamentals, clear communication, and the ability to navigate shifting priorities while aligning stakeholders and leadership. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $60.00 to $65.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: Lead and manage multiple concurrent data platform initiatives across the Platform Enablement organization. Oversee project scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables. Manage an initial portfolio of 34 active projects with additional workstreams as launched. Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, status reporting, and executive communications. Establish and maintain portfolio-level visibility and a roadmap for platform enablement initiatives. Facilitate sprint planning, backlog prioritization, reviews, retrospectives, and delivery tracking. Support a semi-agile model utilizing PI Planning and sprint-based execution. Restore structure and planning discipline following a period without dedicated project leadership. Coordinate activities across engineers, data teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. Align deliverables with strategic priorities and organizational objectives. Partner with Platform Enablement to set up enterprise data stores and custodians. Coordinate setup and delivery of data ingestion pipelines, rules, properties, synchronization, transformations, custodian configurations, and data access controls. Facilitate onboarding of new data custodians across data owners, engineering, and analytics stakeholders. Support connection and enablement of analytics platforms, including Power BI, to new data environments. Communicate proactively with stakeholders and leadership, identify risks, escalate blockers, and drive resolution. Maintain governance to prevent unapproved or conflicting priorities and deliver regular updates and dashboards. Experience Requirements: 7+ years of Project or Program Management experience. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in data, analytics, platform engineering, or technology organizations. Strong understanding of Agile and project management best practices. Experience facilitating sprint ceremonies and coordinating cross-functional teams. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. Experience with project financial tracking and portfolio management tools. Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Experience supporting technical teams and translating business needs into actionable plans. Preferred: Experience with Platform Enablement, Data Engineering, Data Governance, or Analytics organizations. Preferred: Exposure to Databricks, Power BI, Immuta, Astronomer, or similar platforms. Preferred: Experience building and managing roadmaps for enterprise technology initiatives. Preferred: Background within large enterprise PMOs. Preferred: Scrum Master certification or Agile delivery experience. Preferred: Experience in dynamic environments with executive visibility and consulting or transformation experience.