Sr Project Manager (Remote)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of a global data platform program, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans that encompass all workstreams, including platform engineering, data product development, governance, operations, and change management.
• Define, track, and manage critical path milestones; ensure timely delivery across all technical and business domains.
• Oversee the technical implementation of the data platform (e.g., cloud-native, lakehouse architecture, real-time pipelines, metadata and lineage layers).
• Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; manage mitigations and escalate appropriately to leadership and executive sponsors.
• Establish and manage program governance structures, including steering committees, and maintain a regular cadence of status updates. Deliver accurate and actionable reporting.
• Coordinate with global and regional business units, data and tech teams, compliance/legal, and external partners. Facilitate alignment and resolve conflicts.
• Drive the adoption of modern program management tools to ensure visibility, traceability, and efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with change and communication teams to ensure successful user adoption, stakeholder readiness, and global rollout planning.

Requirements

• 10+ years of program or portfolio management experience, including at least 5 years in technical or data-driven programs.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level programs with significant global scope and multi-functional workstreams.
• Strong technical understanding of modern data platforms (e.g., SAP, MES, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure/AWS data stack, Kafka, etc.).
• Expertise in building and managing integrated master plans, RAID logs, dependency maps, and governance forums.
• Demonstrated experience with agile-at-scale or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and executive engagement skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management / Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications are a plus.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the manufacturing industry.
• Familiarity with data governance, data privacy, and regulatory data management requirements.
• Hands-on experience with program management tools (Jira, Smartsheet, Planview, Confluence, Power BI, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of program or portfolio management experience.
• At least 5 years in technical or data-driven programs.

Benefits & Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.