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10years

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Naperville, IL - USA

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Not Disclosed

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We are an IT Solutions Integrator/Consulting Firm helping our clients hire the right professional for an exciting long term project. Here are a few details.


Requirements

Role:Senior Technical Project Manager

Location:Naperville IL
Exp: 10 Years


Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Technical Project Manager to lead critical Data and Business Intelligence (BI) initiatives across the enterprise. This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who thrives in high-impact cross-functional environments and possesses a deep understanding of data platforms analytics ecosystems and Agile delivery methodologies.

As the central point of coordination across engineering architecture QA business and vendor teams you will ensure timely high-quality delivery of complex projects that align with enterprise priorities. You will also own project intake planning execution and reporting bringing clarity structure and momentum to a growing portfolio of data-driven innovation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage complex cross-functional Data and BI projects from concept to delivery ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and measurable outcomes.

  • Provide executive-level oversight to Agile delivery squads ensuring strong coordination across architecture data engineering testing operations and business stakeholders.

  • Translate high-level business goals into actionable plans with clear milestones KPIs and delivery roadmaps.

  • Manage the end-to-end SDLC for multiple initiatives simultaneously balancing resources timelines and priorities in a matrixed organization.

  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning Daily Standups Backlog Grooming and Retrospectives with a strong focus on delivery velocity transparency and team empowerment.

  • Own the intake prioritization and governance process for the Data and BI portfolio working with enterprise leaders to align work with strategic goals.

  • Proactively identify risks issues and dependencies across programs and implement mitigation strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.

  • Act as a liaison between technical teams business leaders and third-party vendors ensuring project alignment on scope timeline quality and value realization.

  • Provide executive-level project reporting including health dashboards financial updates risk logs and delivery KPIs to sponsors and governance bodies.

  • Manage vendor relationships and contract deliverables holding external partners accountable for quality timeline and performance commitments.

  • Champion process improvement Agile best practices and DevOps/automation where possible to modernize delivery.

  • Drive operational excellence by integrating project planning with enterprise Agile PMO tools and standards.

  • Maintain stakeholder alignment and confidence through demos regular updates leadership briefings and clear documentation.


Required Qualifications

  • 10 years of progressive experience in technical project management with at least 5 years managing enterprise-scale data or analytics initiatives.

  • Strong domain expertise in data ecosystems including data pipelines ETL/ELT cloud data platforms BI/reporting tools and data governance frameworks.

  • Proven success managing cross-functional and cross-regional project teams including offshore/nearshore delivery models.

  • Demonstrated experience leading projects within both Agile (Scrum SAFe) and traditional Waterfall frameworks.

  • Expertise with tools like JIRA Confluence Smartsheet Microsoft Project and other Agile/PMO platforms.

  • Advanced project financial management skills including budgeting forecasting resource planning and ROI analysis.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills including executive-level reporting and presentation delivery.

  • Experience managing vendor engagements contracts and third-party SLAs.

  • Ability to operate autonomously in high-pressure environments and drive decision-making in ambiguous contexts.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience leading projects within a Data & Analytics COE enterprise data warehouse modernization or BI platform rollout.

  • PMP CSM SAFe or equivalent project management certifications highly preferred.

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and data tools (Power BI Tableau Snowflake Databricks Informatica etc.) is a strong plus.

  • Demonstrated success in roles requiring executive-level engagement and business alignment for data transformation programs.


Education

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Data Science or related technical field.

  • Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.


Technical Skills

  • Microsoft 365 (Excel PowerPoint Teams)

  • Project Management: JIRA Confluence Microsoft Project Smartsheet Asana

  • BI/Data Tools (preferred exposure): Tableau Power BI SQL Snowflake Informatica etc.



Benefits

Visit us at Alignity Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.



Lead strategic, cross-functional Data and BI projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, timelines, and quality standards. Provide executive-level leadership to Agile delivery teams, ensuring coordination across architecture, engineering, testing, deployment, and post-deployment support. Shape and drive project direction in partnership with senior stakeholders, translating business needs into executable plans with clear outcomes and measurable impact. Develop integrated project plans and delivery roadmaps; manage interdependencies, resource planning, and capacity constraints across multiple squads and teams. Own the intake and prioritization process for the Data and BI portfolio, balancing enterprise priorities, team capacity, and long-term strategic goals. Lead agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Retrospectives) with a focus on continuous delivery, value realization, and operational efficiency. Actively identify program-level risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies with foresight and executive visibility. Serve as a liaison between technical teams, business leaders, and external vendors, ensuring alignment on scope, timing, quality, and outcomes. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance across delivery teams through mentorship, coaching, and structured feedback. Provide senior-level reporting on project health, KPIs, resource utilization, financials, and delivery status to executive sponsors and governance bodies. Lead vendor and partner engagement for technology product implementations, holding third parties accountable for milestones, quality, and performance. Drive business value by overseeing the full lifecycle of data solutions from concept through delivery and benefit realization. Champion enterprise Agile and project management practices in collaboration with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). Lead efforts to modernize delivery processes through automation, data-driven reporting, and continuous process improvement. Maintain proactive and transparent communication across stakeholder groups through dashboards, demos, leadership updates, and risk escalation protocols. Experience and Qualifications of the Role 10+ years of progressive experience in technical project management, with a strong track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives preferably in Data and Business Intelligence environments. Proven success in project managing large-scale data and analytics solutions, with deep understanding of data platforms, pipelines, governance, and BI tools. Strong command of software development lifecycle (SDLC) frameworks and delivery methodologies, including Agile (Scrum, SAFe) and Waterfall; ability to tailor approach based on project context. Proficient in modern project and collaboration tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and similar platforms. Demonstrated leadership in guiding high-performing internal teams and third-party partners, including nearshore/offshore delivery models. Exceptional prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing deadlines, and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Experience managing vendor relationships and external delivery partners, including contract oversight, deliverable tracking, and performance management. Strong financial acumen, with experience in project estimation, budget management, resource forecasting, and capacity planning. Prior experience in the project management in technology, data, or analytics domain within mid-to-large enterprise environments is highly desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to distill complex technical topics into clear updates for diverse audiences, including senior executives. Confident in preparing and delivering executive-level presentations, status reports, and decision-support materials. Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent Agile/PMO certifications preferred. Computer Skills Needed to Perform the Job Proficiency in Microsoft 365. Experience in project management systems preferably Asana, Jira, Confluence, etc. Education Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Certifications in application life cycle management (e.g., PMP, Agile Scrum/Product Owner, SAFe, DevOps) highly preferred.

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