Project Manager Data & Business Intelligence

About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead a high-visibility data and business intelligence initiative supporting an enterprise operational status information system for a federal agency located in the Washington DC metropolitan area. This role goes beyond traditional project management-youll also act as a hands-on business analyst working closely with stakeholders to shape data-driven solutions and deliver meaningful insights.

Youll play a key role in transforming how the organization uses data-leading efforts from initial assessment through BI platform design dashboard development and end-user training. If you enjoy bridging business needs with technical solutions and thrive in complex mission-driven environments this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact. The work location is onsite at the company site with occasional trips to the client site for meetings. Also this role includes up to four international trips annually. This will be a 1 year project. Position is contingent upon contract award.

What Youll Do

Lead with Impact

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client building strong trusted relationships
• Guide a cross-functional team to successfully deliver complex multi-phase projects
• Ensure all work aligns with project goals timelines and quality expectations

Drive End-to-End Delivery

• Own the full project lifecycle-from planning and requirements gathering to implementation and knowledge transfer
• Develop and manage project plans schedules and milestones
• Lead execution across key phases: data assessment BI solution design and training

Shape Data-Driven Solutions

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable requirements
• Analyze business processes data sources and reporting needs
• Help define KPIs and performance metrics that power impactful dashboards
• Collaborate with technical teams to bring BI solutions to life

Engage Stakeholders

• Facilitate workshops working sessions and design reviews with diverse teams
• Work closely with leadership and functional areas such as operations HR IT and engineering
• Navigate geographically dispersed teams and multiple time zones with ease

Manage Risk & Ensure Success

• Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Manage scope and change control to keep projects on track
• Monitor progress and communicate status clearly and consistently

Deliver Quality Results

• Oversee the creation of key deliverables including reports documentation and training materials
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure solutions meet user needs
• Ensure final products are practical sustainable and easy to maintain

Support Secure & Compliant Delivery

• Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity and data protection standards
• Promote best practices for handling sensitive data and information

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree with minimum 6 years project manager experience
• Experience managing data analytics or BI-focused projects
• Ability to perform both project management and business analysis functions
• Experience working in federal public-sector or highly regulated environments
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools (Microsoft 365 Excel SharePoint cloud platforms)

Preferred

• PMP certification (or equivalent)
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools
• Familiarity with financial or facilities management systems (Oracle etc.)
• Experience with integrated workplace management systems (ex: Archibus IBM TRIRIGA Planon iOffice etc.)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead a meaningful data-driven transformation effort
• High visibility with leadership and stakeholders
• Collaborative mission-focused environment
• Exposure to global operations through international travel
• Ability to shape solutions that directly impact organizational performance

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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