IT Data Program ManagerResponsible for the IT Project and Program management of all of the Data related projects for the organization. This role will support a number of strategic initiatives and the candidate will need the ability to work with all of those other project managers to deliver the data and data warehouse pieces. Timing of delivery and understanding of the dependencies is critical. This role includes mapping out the data portfolio of projects that will add subjects to our Teradata data warehouse and well as working on the reporting and analytic deliverables in various technologies. Leading and Managing the programs and projects that will add subjects into the data warehouse. Likewise, leading and managing project that result in improving our reporting and analytics capabilities. This includes standard program and project management including scope, risk, issue, budget and time-line management. Additionally, managing all of the dependencies with other projects for the data consumption.Also includes working with third party providers to identify and deliver system services and solutions, as needed. Works with various business partners to assure systems are operating per business requirements.
Responsibilities may include proposal development, contract negotiation and contract compliance. Program managers ensure master plans and schedules are followed, developing solutions to program or project challenges, directing others for successful completion of project on time and on budget, and reporting to senior management progress, issues and risks. Understand how to setup an run a Steering Committee and assist with the setup of Data Governance for the organization. Individuals in this role must understand how to deliver projects in a structured manner and have great organizational, communication, financial, team building and relationship management skills.Data Projects - Portfolio Management:Understand the objectives of the strategic plan and the data delivery projects within it to meet the business objectivesUnderstand and manage the strategic initiative dependencies on the data projectsAssist the business with the creation of data governanceDrive efficiency of global business processes to achieve one version of the truth where possibleWork on the Initiation process for data projects including team setup, budget approve, resource planning.Responsible for running complex programs and projects. For programs this individual will select, prioritize, link and align the projects\tasks within the program along with their structural dependencies to help achieve optimum benefits of the program. This may include handling tasks that are involved in design and development when necessaryFacilitating and making trade off decisions between quality, costs, resources, scope and timeUndertakes strategy creation for contingency planning and risk mitigationResponsible for planning and scheduling project goals, milestones and deliverables. Project planning must include an integrated set of milestones and deliverables for business, IT, and third party activities.Defines requirements and plans the project life cycle deploymentDefines resources for project and program implementationDevelop RFP (Request for Proposal) for services and solutions when necessaryIdentifies and solves project risks and issues effectivelyExecute the change management and communication associated with moving the organization towards a data driven cultureOversees and directs the project team managing conflicts within different groupsResponsible for developing transition tasks to ensure operational objectives are met after solution deployed including but not limited to Service Level Agreements, Identification of Support Model, Operational Documentation, and Training. Delivers the project and works through remaining tasks to achieve/measure and document benefit for the projectCreates Project dashboards, including but not limited to tracking and reporting project status, team hours, financial metrics, and risks/issuesResponsible for Project Budgets of $2 to $5 Million annuallyQualificationsMore than ten years of related experience requiredExperience in at least one of the following disciplines: Finance, Retail, Wholesale, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Merchandising Corporate systems such as Human Resources/ Legal, or analyticStrong project management skills/experience requiredPossesses expert knowledge of project management tools, Microsoft ProjectDemonstrated ability in leading complex projectsPMP Certification desiredComfortable working in a fast-paced organization without lots of standard processes in placeBachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceJob LocationI'm interested