sr. it project manager - data & analytics.

job summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced "hands on" Senior IT Project Manager specializing in Data and Analytics to lead complex projects that drive organizational growth through advanced data solutions. This role involves managing cross-functional teams to deliver robust analytics platforms, data pipelines, and visualization tools, with a strong focus on Azure Cloud Data Lake and Databricks technologies. This position oversees IT department projects to manage issues & risks, track status, financials, and resource allocation, and ensure they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with strategic leadership to ensure projects meet business objectives on time and within budget.

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location: Irvine, California
job type: Contract
salary: $74 - 75 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Job Duties -

"- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of Data & Analytics projects ensuring quality delivery, within expected timelines & approved budgets from requirement definition through design, development, testing, rollout, and support.

- Oversee the requirements delivery, design, development, testing, and deployment of data architectures, databases, and analytics solutions leveraging Azure Cloud Data Lake, Databricks, and related tools.

- Create and maintain information technology project plans that communicate tasks, milestone dates, dependencies, critical paths, status, and resource allocation.

- Perform project planning and sizing activities, identify resource requirements, and oversee a cross functional team capable of producing specified deliverables.

- Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and end-users, to define project requirements and deliverables.

- Manage project risks, issues, interdependencies, and dependencies, proactively addressing challenges to minimize impact.

- Manage a RAID log on an ongoing basis and facilitate risk mitigation, issue resolution and action planning to manage interdependencies.

- Ensure proper integration of Data & Analytics capabilities with other business applications and systems.

- Work closely with developers, consultants, and third-party vendors to implement system customizations and enhancements.

- Monitor project performance and report progress to senior management and stakeholders.

- Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.

- Develop and maintain a project budget sheet and track project financials at weekly and monthly intervals.

- Develop and execute a communications plan to identify and communicate major milestones and risks to achieving those milestones in a positive manner.

- Partner with Executive Stakeholders to build consensus.

- Work and associate with Quality Assurance Team to meet quality standards

- Work to ensure standard PMO processes are followed."

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qualifications:
"- Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Project Management, or a related field.

- 10+ years in IT project management with a focus on Data and Analytics projects.

- Prior experience leading end-to-end project management for data and analytics initiatives, including scoping, planning & analysis, execution (incl testing), monitoring, and closure.

- Prior experience creating work breakdown structures with milestones and dependencies so that the critical path is identified and tracked.

- Advanced problem solving and decision-making skills: Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and make sound decisions.

- Ability to inspire and motivate project teams, foster collaboration and resolve conflicts. Manage project team in a Matrix organization.

- Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and requirements.

- Budget Oversight: prior experience managing project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation while achieving desired outcomes.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

- Advanced written and oral communication skills with proven ability to deliver clear messages, set expectations, and build relationships with all groups, even when delivering a tough message.

- Tools and Methodologies: Strong familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall project management methodologies. Prior experience as a Scrum Master.

- Strong proficiency in MS Project and similar project management tools

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - MS Office applications (Excel, Powerpoint).

- Proficiency with other agile work management tools such as JIRA etc.

- Experience developing useful project metrics and applying those metrics

- Experience with Azure DevOps and Azure Cloud Data Lake

- Experience with Databricks technologies"

 
skills: "- Knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, or other data analytics and data visualization tools.

- SCRUM certified preferred

- PMP or equivalent certification preferred."



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