Project Program Associate Director

Compunnel, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions provider in Massachusetts is seeking a Project Program Associate Director. This role is responsible for leading enterprise-scale data warehouse and analytics initiatives, driving the implementation of modern data platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview. Candidates should have at least 8 years of IT project management experience with extensive knowledge in data governance, analytics, and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Strong communication and leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams are critical. This position is on-site and requires collaboration with clients and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience in enterprise data initiatives.
• Experience managing cloud-based data platform projects.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehouse concepts, ETL/ELT processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Enterprise Data Warehouse modernization.
• Plan and execute projects involving cloud-based data platforms.
• Communicate with customers on status updates and delivery needs.

Skills

IT project management

Cloud-based data platforms

Data modeling

Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Purview

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Azure data services

Job description

The Project Program Associate Director is responsible for leading and delivering enterprise-scale data warehouse and analytics initiatives.

This role provides program and project leadership across cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of modern data platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Purview.

The position partners closely with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver scalable, governed, and business-aligned analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) modernization and analytics initiatives from initiation through closure.
• Plan, execute, and govern projects involving cloud-based data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Oversee implementation and integration of Microsoft Fabric components, including OneLake, Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, and Power BI.
• Partner with clients on Fabric and Purview integration and implementation strategies.
• Provide leadership in data governance and management, leveraging Microsoft Purview for cataloging, compliance, and metadata management.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, timelines, and resources in accordance with full project management life-cycle practices.
• Lead and manage teams consisting of 20–30 project associates across delivery functions.
• Communicate with customers on a regular basis to provide status updates, manage expectations, and address delivery or resourcing needs.
• Draft project proposals, develop effort estimations, and participate in client presentations and solution discussions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to resolve project and operational challenges related to existing and proposed analytics solutions.
• Ensure delivery aligns with enterprise architecture standards, quality expectations, and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of IT project management experience, including leadership of enterprise data warehouse or analytics initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based data platform projects at scale.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Data Warehouse concepts, including data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics.
• Hands‑on project leadership experience with Microsoft Fabric in modern data architectures.
• Experience using Microsoft Purview for data governance, cataloging, and compliance initiatives.
• Working knowledge of Azure data services and BI ecosystems such as Power BI.
• Proven ability to manage large, cross‑functional delivery teams.
• Strong experience in project governance, risk management, issue management, scope control, and resource management.
• Excellent client‑facing communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance domain.
• Experience interfacing directly with executive‑level stakeholders.
• Experience delivering large‑scale analytics or data governance programs.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.