IT ProjectProgram Manager-Level 2 Experienced (6 10 Years)

Position Specific Description:

The Enterprise Data & Information Technology organization is seeking a highly driven Senior Data Product Manager to lead the strategy discovery development and delivery of enterprise data products and technology initiatives. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration between business stakeholders engineering teams architects and data professionals to deliver scalable data-driven products aligned with enterprise goals and user needs.

The successful candidate will combine strong product management expertise hands-on data engineering knowledge and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities to lead data product initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption. This position requires an individual who can facilitate workshops gather and refine business requirements manage agile delivery processes and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

The ideal candidate has experience leading enterprise data initiatives managing product roadmaps supporting data engineering and analytics teams and overseeing cloud-based collaboration and enterprise IT implementations. This role requires strong leadership ownership mindset and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments while driving accountability and execution excellence.

This position requires onsite presence five days per week.

Primary Areas of Responsibility Data Product Strategy & Delivery:

Define and lead enterprise data product strategy roadmap development and product lifecycle management aligned with organizational goals and business priorities
Lead product discovery activities including stakeholder workshops design sessions user interviews surveys and requirements gathering exercises
Partner with business units engineering teams architects and data stakeholders to identify enterprise data opportunities and prioritize product initiatives
Translate business requirements and discovery insights into actionable product features technical requirements and delivery roadmaps
Drive end-to-end execution of data-centric product initiatives from concept planning and development through deployment rollout and adoption
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and stakeholder discussions to align priorities define scope and drive decision-making
Develop mockups prototypes and usability validation activities to support product design and user adoption strategies
Lead agile project execution activities including sprint planning backlog prioritization status reviews retrospectives and roadmap updates
Manage project schedules budgets resource planning risks dependencies and delivery milestones across multiple initiatives
Ensure alignment between business objectives technical architecture and enterprise data strategies

Supporting Areas of Responsibility Data Engineering & Technical Oversight:

Collaborate closely with data engineering analytics and architecture teams to support scalable enterprise data solutions
Provide hands-on guidance and oversight related to:
Data Warehousing
Data Modeling
ETL / ELT Processes
CI/CD Pipelines
Data Governance
Data Quality & Validation
Reporting & Visualization Solutions
Support technical design discussions and prioritize product capabilities based on business impact and technical feasibility
Ensure enterprise data products meet performance scalability quality and governance requirements
Work with engineering teams to establish monitoring alerts error handling and operational support processes
Support M365 and enterprise collaboration initiatives including:
SharePoint
Microsoft Teams
OneDrive
Power Platform
Leverage data-driven analysis and research techniques to identify trends optimization opportunities and emerging business needs

Stakeholder Management & Leadership Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders technical teams leadership and external partners
Drive accountability across teams for deliverables priorities timelines and execution outcomes
Present product strategies roadmap updates KPIs business cases and executive summaries to leadership and stakeholders
Prepare product documentation and collateral including:
Product Charters
One-Pagers
Case Studies
Roadmaps
Executive Presentations
Provide user training onboarding support and product adoption guidance to maximize business value
Foster collaboration and alignment across business and technology organizations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to IT governance agile delivery practices and enterprise product management frameworks

Performance Metrics & Reporting:

Define and monitor KPIs to measure product success adoption operational performance and ROI
Support financial forecasting budgeting and resource allocation for product initiatives
Prepare recurring status reports dashboards executive updates and performance analytics
Monitor risks dependencies delivery metrics and resource utilization to ensure successful project execution

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Engineering Data Science Information Technology Business Administration or related analytical field required
Masters Degree in Data Science Analytics Engineering Business or related field preferred
6 10 years of experience in:
Data Product Management
IT Project / Program Management
Enterprise Data Initiatives
Agile Product Delivery
Cross-Functional Technical Leadership
Strong hands-on understanding of data engineering concepts and enterprise data architecture
Proven experience leading enterprise data product development initiatives and stakeholder workshops
Strong communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing agile delivery teams and technical implementation projects
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting:
Enterprise Data Platforms
Analytics & Reporting Solutions
Cloud-Based Collaboration Platforms
Data Governance Programs
Digital Transformation Initiatives
Experience with:
Jira
Confluence
Trello
Azure DevOps
Power BI / Data Visualization Tools
M365 Collaboration Suite
Experience leading M365 implementations and enterprise collaboration initiatives
Experience conducting:
Product Discovery Workshops
User Research
Prototype Testing
Product Rollout & Adoption Activities
Familiarity with:
Agile & Scrum Methodologies
Financial Forecasting
IT Governance Frameworks
Strategic Planning Processes

Required Skills:

Data Product Management
Product Discovery & User Research
Stakeholder Management & Workshop Facilitation
Hands-On Data Engineering Knowledge
Agile Project Delivery
Enterprise Data Strategy
Data Modeling & ETL Processes
CI/CD & Data Pipeline Concepts
Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps
M365 Collaboration Tools
Product Roadmap Development
Cross-Functional Leadership
Executive Communication & Reporting
KPI & Performance Management

Additional / Preferred Skills:

Data Warehousing & Analytics Platforms
Power BI / Reporting Tools
SharePoint / Teams / OneDrive / Power Platform
Product Lifecycle Management
UX / Prototype Validation
Financial Forecasting & Budget Management
IT Governance & Risk Management
Cloud Collaboration Technologies
Data Quality & Governance
Change Management & Product Adoption
Continuous Improvement Initiatives
Technical Documentation & Product Collateral Development
Enterprise Technology Delivery
Strategic Planning & Execution