Description

Summary:

Data Program Managers are responsible for managing the development of software applications and other digital products. They work with a team of developers, designers, quality assurance specialists, etc., to ensure that projects stay on track, meet their deadlines, and stay within budget.

The successful candidate will be able to use iterative approach to manage projects, breaking down large projects into smaller chunks and deliverables. This methodology allows them to provide regular updates to stakeholders and the progress and health of the project. The Data Program Manager is also responsible for managing and developing a team of data-centric program resources, including Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate the agile and waterfall program processes and their execution, escalate impediments, manage risk, and help drive program-level continuous improvementCoach, train, and educate team members on principles and practices of project/program delivery in collaboration with Scrum Masters and Agile CoachesWork effectively using technical project management methodsSecure, and manage the budget and managing program level financial reportingIdentify and secure support roles required at the program level or for enablement across multiple teamsFacilitate the flow of work in an Agile environment from product idea through design-build-test-operate for complex customer focused, business critical applications that use a range of cutting-edge technologiesProvide hands-on guidance and training to individual teams and verticals on technical practices and all aspects of Agile/Lean, including planning and estimation, daily meetings, team collaboration, tracking progress, and retrospectivesDevelop key strategies to scale Agile/Lean and move to higher maturity levelsCoordinate with stakeholders to ensure that they are receiving regular updates on project statusParticipate in scrums, standups, and other meetings with the team to provide status updates and answer questions about project decisionsCreate and manage user stories and acceptance criteria, including writing acceptance testsManage scope creep by identifying new features that could be added without adding additional time or cost to the projectReview project plans created by managers or other stakeholders to ensure that they are feasibleWork with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement to reduce waste or inefficiency in workflowsIdentify risks that could affect the project’s success and developing plans for mitigating those risksCommunicate changes in scope or requirements to the team and other stakeholdersLead and develop a team of colleaguesPerform management functions, including but not limited to, making employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting, and terminating, conducting performance reviews, and coaching and developing staff.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree5+ years of experience in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)5+ years of experience with Agile, Lean, and/or Waterfall methodology and understands all workflows5+ years of experience managing projected goals to detect risks and measure success on committed deliverables3+ Experience establishing metrics in conjunction with program stakeholders to ensure appropriate measures for success in place and managed to

 
Preferred Qualifications:

Project management certification (PMP, PSM< CSM, II, SAFW, CSP, ACI, CSPO, SPC)3+ Experience in processing and analyzing data to support planning efforts3+ Experience in budgeting, finance, and accounting principles including establishing program metricsExperience leading data-related projects or programs, including building teams and managing seasoned colleaguesExtensive experience in PDLC (Project Delivery Lifecycle) methods to optimize the life cycle for project needsAbility to build relationships and work collaboratively with diverse leadersEffectively use Agile methodology and frameworkAbility to oversee enterprise and large budget initiativesAbility to communicate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong ability to design and implement dashboards; ability to analyze data and present it in a way that tells a storyComfortable with ambiguity, can handle the unexpected with flexibilityExceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.Ability to work with a collaborative approach and build trust with othersComfortable working in a matrixed organizationPassionate about Agile, communication, and group dynamicsStrategic, intellectually curious thinker with focus on business outcomes Ability to form and lead relationships across functions 

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Workplace Type:

Hybrid

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