Technical Project Manager - Data Integration

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Project Manager specializing in Data Integration to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project management, data integration concepts, and technical expertise to oversee and deliver complex data integration projects successfully. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, coordinating project activities, and ensuring the seamless integration of diverse data sources while adhering to quality standards and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Define clear project objectives, requirements, and success criteria, aligning them with business goals and technical capabilities.
• Lead end-to-end project management for data integration initiatives, from project initiation to successful completion, ensuring that project objectives are met within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including business units, data engineers, data scientists, and IT teams, to gather requirements, define project scope, and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Continuously assess and improve data integration processes and methodologies, identifying opportunities for optimization and automation.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and accountability.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders through regular project status updates, meetings, and documentation.
• Manage project risks and issues, proactively identifying potential challenges and proposing mitigation strategies to ensure project delivery remains on track.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing best practices in data governance, data mapping, transformation, and validation processes.
• Monitor project budget and expenses, making sure that resources are allocated efficiently and project costs are within budgetary limits.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies, tracking progress and adjusting plans as needed to ensure project success.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy data integration solutions, overseeing the execution of tasks and resolving any roadblocks or issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data integration and project management.

Qualifications:

• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Project management certification (PMP, PMI-ACP) and relevant technical certifications are desirable.
• Experience in industries such as finance, healthcare, e-commerce, or technology is advantageous.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in technical project management, specifically in data integration projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g., Agile, Scrum, JIRA, Microsoft Project).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• Familiarity with database technologies, data warehouses, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data integration concepts, ETL processes, data mapping, data transformation, and data quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of motivating and guiding cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.