Project Manager

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is a communications and media company that enables customers through connectivity. The Project Manager in Data & Analytics partners with business stakeholders, scrum masters, data engineers, analysts, data scientists, architects, and technology teams to ensure projects deliver measurable business value on time, within scope, and with appropriate quality and governance.

The role requires 5+ years of project/program management experience in technology or analytics, strong Agile delivery

Qualifications

• PM certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PSM, SAFe or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Data, CS or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project or program management, preferably in technology/data/analytics.
• Experience with Agile methods (Scrum/Kanban/hybrid) and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence or similar tools.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Key competencies include agile delivery, risk management, and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, cost, schedule, risks/issues, procurement and communications for projects.
• Apply Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile approaches; facilitate ceremonies and PI planning.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders to align priorities and dependencies.
• Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues, and blockers impacting delivery.
• Develop and communicate PI plans, roadmaps and benefits to executives and stakeholders.
• Track delivery using Agile metrics like velocity, burndown, and cycle time.
• Create procurement plans and manage vendor relationships and spend variances.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Agile project delivery

Planning and prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/Data/CS or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Job description

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!
We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!
Job Summary
Optimum is a communications and media company that enables our customers through the power of connectivity. With a relentless focus on challenging today's norm while developing the telecommunications of the future, our products and services bring people closer together and connect them to the things that matter most to them, faster and more easily than ever before. To meet the needs of our customers, Optimum is building a company and a workforce that is equipped to deliver on the Optimum promise. That means creating an environment that attracts and retains the best talent and reflects the ideas, perspective and backgrounds of the diverse communities and people we serve across the country. Optimum believes that great ideas and the opportunity to deliver for our customers should come from every member of our team. And when our make-up and mindset reflect that of the world in which we live, we're all the stronger for it. The Project Manager in the Data & Analytics department is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering data and analytics initiatives using Agile methodologies. This role partners with business stakeholders, scrum masters, data engineers, analysts, data scientists, architects, and technology teams to ensure projects deliver measurable business value on time, within scope, and with appropriate quality and governance.
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 including scrum masters, data engineers, analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to define priorities, quarterly commitments, success measures and dependencies.
• Identify, manage, and elevate project risks, issues, dependencies, and blockers impacting commitments made by the scrum teams.
• 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 for renewals and new contracts with procurement.
• Monitor supplier performance, manage day-to-day vendor relationships, and resolve delivery issues.
• Track spending against the project budget and report financial variances early.

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
  • Achievement of project objectives and business outcomes
  • Sprint and program increment predictability
  • Reduction of delivery risks and blockers
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Adoption and usage of delivered analytics solutions
  • Improvement in team velocity, cycle time, and delivery efficiency

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new