Technical Project Manager – Data Engineering

We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager to lead data-focused initiatives across analytics and data engineering teams. This role will manage projects using both Agile Scrum and traditional Waterfall methodologies, ensuring delivery of complex, cross-functional programs in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering and analytics projects
• Execute Agile Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Manage product backlogs, sprint execution, and team capacity planning using Azure DevOps
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and resource allocations for Waterfall initiatives
• Coordinate across engineering, analytics, architecture, and business teams to ensure alignment
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues, driving mitigation and resolution
• Provide clear status reporting, dashboards, and executive updates
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards
• Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and hybrid methodologies

Required Skills and Experience

• 12+ years of experience managing technical projects in both Agile and Waterfall environments
• Strong experience leading Scrum teams and performing Scrum responsibilities
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting
• Experience managing data engineering, data platforms, or analytics programs
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Experience tracking project delivery through dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills