Data & Analytics Project Manager | Agile Delivery Lead

Optimum Communications Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. in Plano, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager in Data & Analytics to plan, coordinate, and deliver data-driven initiatives using Agile methodologies.

You will partner with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, data scientists, architects, and technology teams to ensure projects deliver measurable business value on time, within scope, and with governance. The role requires managing scope, cost, schedule, risks, and communications, while facilitating

Qualifications

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PSM, SAFe, or similar certification
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Data, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of project or program management experience, preferably supporting technology, data or analytics initiatives
• Demonstrated experience working in an Agile environment using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methodologies
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex project dependencies
• Experience with project and Agile management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and problem-solving
• Key Competencies: Agile project delivery; Stakeholder and vendor management; Planning and prioritization; Risk and dependency management; Facilitation and conflict resolution; Executive communication; Continuous improvement; Outcome and value-focused delivery
• Success Measures / KPIs: On-time, on-budget and predictable delivery of data and analytics initiatives; Adoption and usage of delivered analytics solutions; Improvement in team velocity, cycle time, and delivery efficiency

Responsibilities

• The Project Manager will be directly responsible for managing/overseeing project: scope, cost, schedule, risks/issues, procurement and communications
• Apply Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile approaches based on project and team needs
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including: Scrum of scrum, PI planning, Portfolio syncs, PI retrospectives
• Partner with 3rd party suppliers and internal stakeholders to define priorities, quarterly commitments, success measures and dependencies
• Identify, manage, and elevate project risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers
• Develop, maintain and communicate PI plans, roadmaps and benefits to stakeholders including executives
• Track delivery of scrum teams using Agile metrics such as sprint velocity, burndown/burnup, cycle time, throughput, and delivery predictability
• Create project procurement management plans detailing what needs, quantities, and timelines are required
• Monitor supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and resolve delivery issues
• Track spending against the project budget and report financial variances

Skills

PMP

PMI-ACP

CSM

PSM

SAFe

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or IT

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

Optimum Communications Inc. in Plano, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager in Data & Analytics to plan, coordinate, and deliver data-driven initiatives using Agile methodologies.

You will partner with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, data scientists, architects, and technology teams to ensure projects deliver measurable business value on time, within scope, and with governance. The role requires managing scope, cost, schedule, risks, and communications, while facilitating