Data Platform Project Manager

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL

Job Description

To Successfully deliver Data projects to enhance the customer Data Platform on time and within budget, ensuring that the project objectives are met while adhering to the Enterprise IT PMO standard methodology/Agile Methodology. Includes the coordination with impacted business units, groups to manage change effectively to facilitate the realization of planned business benefits.

Project Management

• Manage one or more cross functional agile projects/PODs of medium to high complexity while ensuring compliance to the EIT agile project management methodology, processes & tools ensuring business value delivery
• Ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectation
• Responsible for preparing and tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers ensuring successful delivery from inception to service transition
• Manage vendor / implementation partner’s team members to successfully deliver projects
• Maintain risks & issues log and follow-up on closure actions
• Drive project closure activities effectively including financials
• Adopt Agile Project Management practices, facilitate Scrum ceremonies and coach the team in agile principles and Scrum process

Leadership & Resource Management

• Effectively mobilize and coordinate project resources (manpower, equipment & material) and lead the team towards successful delivery of the project
• Allocate and assign project work assignments to resources in conjunction with the Delivery Head
• Manage relationships with key implementation vendors on projects; optimize engagement and drive execution through governance and the team
• Work on continuous improvements within the team with a focus on improving velocity sprint after sprint, resolve blockers for the team and motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
• Facilitate/Support the change management aspects by demonstrating high level of maturity, leadership skills & sense of business expectations.

Governance & Communication

• Overall project governance and direction, implementing course corrections as needed. Duties shall focus on project monitoring, control, team integration, change integration, and corrective action as needed.
• Focal point for the program communications to sponsors, stakeholders and Program steering committee
• Ensure timely & relevant communication with all functional areas that impact scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed
• Ensure compliance with EIT agile PM methodology, IT Policies, Security Standards.
• Adhere to regular weekly status reports communication
• Ensure to steer the team meetings & provide required coaching & guidance to the