Data Program Management Tech Lead (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office)

Freddie Mac; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Management Tech Lead to enhance enterprise data management and analytics. This role offers the chance to influence significant data initiatives within the secondary mortgage market, ensuring high-quality data accessibility and security. You will lead complex programs, manage roadmaps, and partner with divisional leadership to maximize data capabilities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the housing finance system while enjoying a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Competitive compensation

Market-leading benefit programs

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of project/program management experience.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of programs/projects from inception to completion.
• Drive the adoption of enterprise data governance principles.

Skills

Project Management

Data Governance

Business Intelligence

Agile Methodologies

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field

Advanced degree (MS, MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Tableau

Job description

Explore opportunities for the next step in your career.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about Data? Consider applying to the Program Management Tech Lead opportunity in the Enterprise Data Office. You will have the opportunity to influence Freddie Mac and the secondary mortgage market as you manage a portfolio of significant data initiatives that enhance enterprise-wide data management, privacy, analytics, and platforms. You will manage roadmaps, large programs, scope, and budget.

Our Impact

• Support Freddie Mac’s mission of providing Liquidity, Stability and Affordability to the U.S. Housing Market by maturing data capabilities and making high-quality data more accessible and secure.

• Transform enterprise data governance, privacy, and business intelligence tools, platforms, and services based on business needs, informed by industry trends.

• Lead strategic and high-impact efforts driven by senior management.

• Partner with divisional leadership to ensure the firm’s data and analytics capabilities are fully utilized to maximize business value.

• Drive the adoption of enterprise data governance principles and best practices.

Your impact

• Define target states and create roadmaps to deliver value.

• Manage a portfolio of programs/projects throughout the lifecycle (inception to completion) and ensure successful delivery and that benefits are realized.

• Direct large-scale, complex programs often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrixed partners.

• Accurately assess, manage, and report risks and issues.

• Manage backlog of incoming requests, including prioritization across multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, information technology or related field. Advanced degree (MS, MBA) preferred

• One or more of the following certifications preferred: Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agile Release Train Engineer

• Typically 8 - 10 years of project / program management experience

• Proven track record of successfully leading significant, large-scale transformations.

• Self-starter who can work independently as well as in a group.

Keys to Success

• Highly motivated and energetic self-starter thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously.

• Exceptional ability to communicate effectively and confidently, both verbally and in writing, while excelling in cross-functional team environments

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to change direction quickly and thoughtfully.

• Ability to take complex, technical problems and explain in easy-to-understand terms.

• Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete objectives.

• Calm under pressure.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $124,000 - $186,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.