Project Manager, Data Implementation

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.

Overview

This role is a Senior Data Project Manager who will work within a Project Management Office supporting a variety of data initiatives for our client.  These include the implementation of a data ecosystem based on a Databricks architecture supported with critical initiatives for Data Governance and Data Cataloging, all in the context of healthcare services.  In this capacity, you will work alongside the head of the PMO and other functional project managers, interface with non-technically oriented leadership across the organization, and be responsible for guiding and maintaining the momentum of the data engineering teams executing each data initiative. This role is remote. All qualified candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship or C2C.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive creation of data program roadmaps and data execution plans for complex, cross-organizational teams across all phases of planning, development, and production readiness and launch.
• Influence decisions by connecting strategy, priorities, and business/technical outcomes
• Lead execution in partnership across multiple functions including Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, as well as with the stewards of data throughout the organization.
• Facilitate all internal and external resources and cross functional teams in a collaborative manner.
• Identify program requirements and build program aspects including initial concept scope, resource allocation, budget considerations and all program analysis.
• Manage programs with proven project management tools and techniques.
• Ensure continued alignment of program scope, status, risks, and dependencies through effective communication across the organization and at all levels.
• Quickly and effectively identify critical issues and dependencies that need action and personally drive them through to closure. Balance business and technical constraints.
• Anticipate, recognize, and work through resistance or setbacks independently, work well with others when conflicts arise and ensure alignment with objectives, find common ground and promote understanding of alternative viewpoints.
• Effectively communicate program progress appropriately to varying levels of stakeholders.

Candidates must have strong practical experience in data-specific program/project management gained through large program initiatives in complex environments. Candidates must have the following:

• 7+ years of experience in technical data engineering/data strategy management for large-scale data management and business intelligence systems initiatives.
• SaaS experience / cloud native applications / backend data experience
• Proven experience in Data Governance, Data Catalog, Data Stewardship programs
• Proven experience in cloud architecture, specifically based on Databricks platform elements and techniques
• Ability to influence at all levels and build strong partnerships across organizations in order to deliver the best outcome of complex programs.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills along with multi-tasking capabilities to get things done in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills appropriate for executive-level audiences; ability to structure and communicate goals of program, relationship to business goals, and other relevant success criteria
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously understand and communicate the bigger picture while diving in to understand issues & risks to drive rapid resolution.
• Extensive knowledge of project and program management methodology, tools and techniques.
• Must have a sense of urgency to accomplish tasks and facilitate desired outcomes.
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
• Ability to think analytically and process information quickly, presenting it in a succinct and insightful format suitable for executives.
• Experienced in Agile Methodologies
• Must be proficient with PowerPoint and Excel, JIRA and Smartsheet

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related degree
• MBA is preferred
• Databricks expertise required
• Salesforce/Carelink experience preferred
• PMP/Agile certification is desired

Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.