Project Manager - Data

Job Description:

Description:

The Project Manager for data transformation project serves as the central point of coordination and delivery for our important new BI transformation, specifically involving technologies such as Looker, dbt and BigQuery. The role involves driving the delivery of high-quality BI solutions, managing a cross-functional team, and ensuring the timely execution of projects while adhering to budget and scope constraints.

Primary Duties:

  •           Manage the end-to-end delivery of data models in the semantic layer to enable self service BI to our users.
  • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.
  •  Stakeholder Communication:
  • Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, maintaining clear and regular communication about project progress, risks, and issues.
  •   Liaise cross-functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration and that tasks are appropriately delegated and executed.

ยท         Risk Management:

  •            Proactively identify and manage risks and issues that could impact the delivery of projects. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain an ongoing review of project risks, issues, and dependencies.

Team Coordination:

  •          Foster a collaborative environment within the Data Platform Team and other associated departments.
  • Work in an Agile environment that focuses on collaboration and teamwork.
  • Facilitate communication and cooperation to ensure all team members are engaged and contributing to program success.

Quality Assurance:

  •            Ensure all deliverables adhere to quality standards and fulfill the requirements set out by the organization and clients.
  • Implement measures to monitor and enhance the quality of the solutions

Continuous Improvement:

  •            Implement and drive a continuous improvement mindset within the team.
  • Analyze project performance data to identify areas for improvement.

Reporting:

  •            Regularly report project progress, issues, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Ensure transparency and visibility of the program's status and performance.

Education/Experience:

  •           Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in program, project or delivery management roles, preferably in the field of digital solutions deployment.
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Prior experience in the environmental services industry or a related field would be an advantage.

Knowledge/Skiils


  •  Strong project management skills, including expertise in Agile methodologies (including SCRUM) and project management tools (we are using GitLab).
  • Deep understanding of Business Intelligence, semantic layer (Looker), Data Warehouse (BigQuery) and more widely data management, and project management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
  • Agile Scrum Master certification or similar is a plus
  • Certifications related to data management, digital solutions, or environmental sustainability would be beneficial