Data Project Manager

Care Access; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Access is seeking a Data Project Manager to join their Data Engineering team. This role involves driving Agile practices, leading project management efforts, and collaborating with technical teams to build scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and data engineering, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment focused on innovation and patient care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and data engineering.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies and manage team productivity.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage project backlogs.
• Track delivery metrics and guide data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Agile Facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics, systems engineering, or related field

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Databricks

Azure

Job description

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What We Do

Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites that operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers.

What We Do

Care Access is a unique, multi-specialty network of research sites that operates as one connected team of physician investigators, nurse coordinators, and operations managers.

Who We Are

We care. Our people are the engines behind our mission: to revolutionize access to clinical trials for the benefit of patients everywhere. We care for one another, find new ideas to accelerate medicine, and seed a long-term impact for generations.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Data Project Manager to join our growing Data Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will drive Agile ceremonies and team productivity while fostering a collaborative environment focused on building scalable data pipelines and analytics tools to support clinical operations.

The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of Agile principles, excels in team facilitation, and has hands-on experience supporting data engineering teams working with Python, SQL, Databricks, and the Azure cloud ecosystem.

What You'll Be Working On (Duties include but not limited to):

• Agile Facilitation and Project Leadership
• Lead all Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
• Serve as a servant leader and coach to ensure Agile best practices are effectively implemented across the team
• Use JIRA and Confluence to manage and visualize work, ensuring accurate tracking of epics, user stories, tasks, and bugs
• Promote continuous improvement and help the team increase velocity without compromising quality
• Team Collaboration and Delivery
• Partner with Product Owners and technical leads to manage a well-prioritized backlog aligned with business goals
• Capture requirements from business stakeholders and translate them into working specifications for engineers
• Proactively identify blockers and impediments, resolving them quickly or escalating when necessary
• Ensure the team is focused, supported, and working effectively toward sprint commitments
• Track delivery metrics and guide data-driven decision-making
• Support testing efforts by ensuring quality deliverables have been completed in the way it was intended
• Technical Awareness and Environment
• Collaborate with data engineers and architects to understand technical workflows, tools, and dependencies
• Support teams building within Databricks, dbt, Azure resources, and related services
• Understand and speak to technical dependencies in pipelines written in Python/pySpark and SQL
• Ensure Scrum ceremonies align with the iterative delivery cycles typical in data engineering environments
• Other Responsibilities
• Assist with additional projects such as report design, data maintenance, etc.
  
  

Scope Of Role

• Autonomy of Role: Work is performed under limited supervision
• Direct Reports: No
  
  

Physical Requirements

• This role requires 100% of work to be performed in a remote office environment and requires the ability to use keyboards and other computer equipment.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• This is a remote position with less than 10% travel requirements. Occasional planned travel may be required as part of the role.
  
  

What You Bring (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and mission-driven environment
  
  

Certifications, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, data analytics, systems engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Delivery Lead, preferably with data or software engineering teams
  
  

Licenses

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP/PMP, or equivalent certification preferred
  
  

Benefits (US Full-Time Employees Only)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
• Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
  
  

Diversity & Inclusion

We serve patients and researchers from diverse cultures and communities around the world. We are stronger and better when we build a team representing the people we aim to support. We maintain an inclusive culture where people from a broad range of backgrounds feel valued and respected as they contribute to our mission. We value diversity and believe that unique contributions drive our success.

At Care Access, every day, we are advancing medical breakthroughs. We’re uniting standard patient care with cutting-edge treatments and research. Our work brings life-changing therapies to those in need and paves the way for newer and greater treatments to reach the world. We’re proud to advance these breakthroughs and work with the big players while engaging with the

physicians and caring for patients.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time .

Employment Statement

Care Access complies with all employment laws and regulations with respect to its employment practices, terms and conditions of employment, and pay equity and wages. Care Access does not engage in any unfair or forced labor practice and does not tolerate, under any circumstances, the use of any form of forced or involuntary labor, child labor, or human trafficking. This extends to suppliers, partners, or other third parties with whom Care Access does business. Care Access values and promotes the protection of human rights everywhere.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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