Program Manager – Data & Analytics

Independence Pet Holdings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Parental Leave (12 weeks, paid)

Wellness Day and PTO

Retirement savings plan

HSA/FSA

Group Pet Insurance

Pet friendly office

Job summary

Independence Pet Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager – Data & Analytics to lead cross-functional delivery across data platforms, analytics, reporting, and AI enablement.

You will partner with data leaders, engineering teams, and vendors to drive integrated planning and governance in a complex enterprise environment. The role requires strong execution discipline, robust governance, and the ability to manage dependencies, risks, and milestones across multiple workstreams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technology program or project management experience in data/analytics delivery.
• Experience delivering enterprise data platforms, analytics modernization, cloud data ecosystems, or AI enablement.
• Familiarity with data engineering, governance, and enterprise data concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery activities across enterprise data and analytics initiatives, including cloud platforms and AI capabilities.
• Coordinate agile delivery routines (planning, RAID, status reviews) and dependency management across multiple teams.
• Build executive-ready dashboards and reports showing milestones, risks, and financials.
• Collaborate with architecture, security, and business leaders to ensure aligned delivery outcomes.

Skills

Delivery coordination

Agile / SAFe

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Eng / Analytics

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company that manages a diverse and broad portfolio of modern pet health brands and services, including insurance, pet education, lost recovery services, and more throughout North America.We believe pet insurance is more than a financial product and build solutions to simplify the pet parenting journey and help improve the well-being of pets. As a leading authority in the pet category, we operate with a full stack of resources, capital, and services to support pet parents. Our multi-brand and omni-channel approach include our own insurance carrier, insurance brands and partner brands.Job SummaryDoubtless, formerly known as Independence Pet Holdings (IPH) is undertaking a multi-year enterprise transformation to modernize its technology and data ecosystem and establish scalable, data-driven capabilities across its operating companies globally.The Program Manager – Data & Analytics is responsible for leading execution and coordinated delivery of strategic enterprise data and analytics initiatives across IPH’s evolving data platform landscape, including cloud data platforms, reporting and analytics modernization, data integrations, governance enablement, and AI-driven capabilities.Reporting into the Technology Portfolio & Delivery Office (TPDO), this role partners closely with IPH Data & Enterprise Analytics (IDEA) leadership, business program leaders, architecture, engineering, infrastructure, security, and third-party delivery teams to drive execution alignment, delivery accountability, and coordinated outcomes across multiple concurrent workstreams.This role requires strong execution discipline, organizational leadership, and delivery management capabilities within complex enterprise environments. The successful candidate will lead integrated planning, dependency management, risk mitigation, and execution governance in support of IPH’s broader enterprise transformation initiatives and data modernization strategy.Focus Areas:Data Platform DeliveryLead and coordinate delivery activities across enterprise data platform, analytics, reporting, integration, and AI enablement initiatives to support successful execution against transformation objectives.Transformation EnablementDrive modernization of enterprise data capabilities, governance processes, analytics platforms, and operational reporting practices across IPH operating companies.Cross-Functional CoordinationPartner closely with business, data, architecture, infrastructure, security, and vendor teams to drive execution alignment, dependency management, and issue resolution.Execution GovernanceDrive visibility into delivery status, risks, dependencies, milestones, financials, and operational metrics across enterprise data and analytics workstreams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate delivery activities across enterprise data and analytics initiatives, including cloud data platforms, reporting modernization, data integrations, governance enablement, and AI-related capabilitiesDrive integrated planning and execution coordination with business program managers, data leaders, engineering teams, architects, and system integratorsLead Agile / SAFe delivery routines, including planning sessions, dependency management, status reviews, RAID management, and execution tracking activitiesLead integrated roadmap coordination across data engineering, analytics, integrations, infrastructure, security, and business workstreamsDrive visibility and accountability for program milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, financials, and action items across multiple delivery teamsLead coordination with vendors and third-party delivery partners to monitor deliverables, escalate blockers, and ensure execution accountabilityBuild and maintain executive-ready delivery dashboards, status reporting, and operational metrics across enterprise data initiativesPartner with Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, Information Security, and Engineering teams to ensure aligned and predictable delivery outcomesLead operational readiness, release coordination, testing alignment, and deployment planning activities across data and analytics initiativesEnsure delivery activities align with TPDO governance standards, reporting requirements, financial controls, and operational processesCollaborate closely with business and Data leadership to ensure alignment between technology delivery activities and broader enterprise data transformation objectivesContribute to continuous improvement of delivery governance, operational cadence, reporting standards, and transformation execution practicesRequired Skills & AbilitiesStrong delivery coordination and execution management skills across complex enterprise technology and data initiativesAbility to manage competing priorities and operate effectively within fast-paced transformation environmentsStrong organizational, planning, dependency management, and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across business, data, and technology organizationsExperience leading Agile / SAFe delivery models and cross-functional delivery coordinationAbility to facilitate collaboration across distributed engineering teams, vendors, and third-party delivery partnersStrong attention to detail combined with the ability to maintain visibility across interconnected workstreams and dependenciesDemonstrated ability to proactively identify risks, escalate issues, drive execution transparency, and ensure accountability across delivery teamsActs as a collaborative leader who promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and execution disciplineEducation and Experience8+ years of technology program or project management experience supporting enterprise data and or analytics delivery initiativesExperience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics modernization, cloud data ecosystems, or AI enablement initiatives preferredFamiliarity with data engineering, reporting, analytics, governance, or enterprise data platform conceptsExperience working with cloud data platforms such as Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, or similar ecosystems preferredExperience working with system integrators, offshore delivery teams, and third-party vendorsExperience supporting enterprise transformation initiatives within regulated industries preferredExperience working within Agile / SAFe delivery environmentsStrong understanding of enterprise delivery governance, reporting, financial tracking, and dependency management practicesBachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Analytics, or related fieldCompensation:Chicago/Boston Base pay range: $123,774 – $154,718 per yearNYC Base pay range: $135,026 - $168,784 per yearMiami Base pay range: $118,148 - $147,686Nationwide Base pay range: $112,522 - 140,653 per yearThis is the range we reasonably expect to pay at hire. Placement within the range depends on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and certifications. This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Base pay is one part of a total rewards package that includes the benefits listed below.#iphAll of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision InsuranceBasic Life Insurance at no cost to the employeeCompany paid short-term and long-term disability12 weeks of 100% paid Parental LeaveHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Retirement savings planPersonal Paid Time OffPaid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day offPaid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizationsPet friendly office environmentCommuter BenefitsGroup Pet InsuranceOn the job training and skills developmentEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Interview Technology Notice:Please note that phone and video interviews or screenings may be recorded and transcribed using interview technology to support our recruitment process.By continuing with the interview, you consent to this use.Text Messaging Notice:If you provide a mobile phone number, you may receive job-related communications via text message. 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