Job Description

Our client is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support our data as we continue to expand and mature our data capabilities. The ideal candidate is a strategic, detail-oriented program leader with a proven track record of driving execution in data-centric initiatives. This role requires a blend of technical understanding, exceptional communication skills, and strong stakeholder management across business and engineering teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive cross-functional planning, execution, and delivery of complex data initiatives involving Data Engineering, Analytics, and Product teams.
• Partner closely with engineering leads to define roadmaps, scope, priorities, and timelines.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and blockers across multiple workstreams.
• Build trusted relationships with technical and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment on goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Develop and maintain clear program documentation, including project plans, dashboards, and status updates.
• Proactively communicate program progress and outcomes to executive and stakeholder audiences.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or similar roles within data-focused organizations.
• Experience supporting Data teams, or Technology Team with a solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated success influencing across levels and functions.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; capable of handling ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a bias toward action and ownership.
• Familiarity with agile delivery practices, Jira, and program tracking tools.

Success in this Role

• Build strong relationships with engineering and business partners.
• Anticipate and mitigate delivery risks before they impact timelines.
• Drive measurable improvements in cross-team coordination and delivery efficiency.
• Enable the Data Engineering team to deliver high-impact data products and infrastructure that power the organization’s insights and decisions.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.