Sr Data Project Manager

TEKsystems

Carson (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Relocation assistance available

Job summary

TEKsystems in Carson, California, seeks an IT Technical Project Manager with strong data platform experience to lead cross-functional programs spanning merchandising systems, store operations, and enterprise data environments.

The role emphasizes Agile delivery, executive communication, and hands-on governance of data pipelines, ETL/ELT, and APIs, requiring collaboration with onshore and offshore teams. On-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

8+ years of IT program and project management overseeing enterprise data initiatives.
Experience with cloud data warehouse (Databricks ideally), ETL/ELT, APIs and Systems Integration.
Agile experience with Jira.
Executive-level written and oral communication (this person will be the right hand to the VP of IT).
Proactive self-starter.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical delivery for programs spanning merchandising systems, store operations platforms, and enterprise data environments.
Develop project plans, milestones, timelines, and delivery roadmaps for complex cross-functional initiatives.
Break down large-scale initiatives into manageable workstreams and actionable deliverables.
Manage dependencies, risks, resource coordination, and execution trade-offs across multiple systems and teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Serve as a key technology partner for retail merchandising and store operations initiatives.
Support systems and processes related to: Merchandising lifecycle management, Promotions and pricing systems, Store operations and execution platforms, Vendor, supply chain, and product data management.
Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications for development teams.
Partner closely with Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and IT stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
Lead projects involving enterprise data platforms, integrations, and analytics solutions.
Support initiatives related to Data ingestion, integration, and pipeline management; Reporting, analytics, and dashboards; Master data management for items, vendors, stores, operational data.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and data teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions.
Communicate technical dependencies, risks, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide day-to-day coordination and leadership for offshore development and data teams.
Define priorities, scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery expectations for offshore resources.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, issue resolution, and progress tracking across distributed teams and time zones.
Drive accountability, quality, and predictable delivery across internal and external resources.
Lead Agile project management activities, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Identify execution bottlenecks proactively and drive timely resolution.
Support continuous improvement in delivery methodologies, tools, and processes.
Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
Translate technical concepts and complexities into clear business-focused communication.
Maintain alignment between business priorities and technical execution across multiple initiatives.

Skills

Databricks

ETL/ELT

APIs

Systems Integration

Agile

Executive communication

Self-starter

Tools

Jira

Smartsheet

AWS

Redshift

Job description

Sr. IT Project Manager - Data Project Manager

Top Skills Details

Must be willing to be on-site 5 days a week (flexible hours) in Carson California HQ office

8+ years of IT Program and Project Management overseeing enterprise data initiatives
Experience with cloud data warehouse (Databricks ideally), ETL/ELT, APIs and Systems Integration
Agile experience with JIRA
Executive-level written and oral communication (this person will be the right hand to the VP of IT)
Proactive self-starter

Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves

jira
smartsheet
aws
redshift

Job Description

IT Technical Project Manager - Retail Merchandising & Data Platforms

Summary

The IT Technical Project Manager - Retail Merchandising & Data Platforms is responsible for leading complex, cross-functional technology initiatives supporting merchandising systems, store operations platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems within a large retail organization. This role partners closely with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions that support retail operations, data strategy, and enterprise transformation initiatives. This position is highly execution-oriented and requires strong technical acumen, deep retail domain knowledge, and daily coordination with onshore and offshore engineering and data teams. The IT Technical Project Manager is responsible for driving technical delivery, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end technical delivery for programs spanning merchandising systems, store operations platforms, and enterprise data environments.
Develop project plans, milestones, timelines, and delivery roadmaps for complex cross-functional initiatives.
Break down large-scale initiatives into manageable workstreams and actionable deliverables.
Manage dependencies, risks, resource coordination, and execution trade-offs across multiple systems and teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
Serve as a key technology partner for retail merchandising and store operations initiatives.
Support systems and processes related:
- Merchandising lifecycle management (item setup, cost, retail pricing, margins)
- Promotions and pricing systems
- Store operations and execution platforms
- Vendor, supply chain, and product data management
Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications for development teams.
Partner closely with Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and IT stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
Lead projects involving enterprise data platforms, integrations, and analytics solutions.
Support initiatives related:
- Data ingestion, integration, and pipeline management
- Reporting, analytics, and operational dashboards
- Master data management for items, vendors, stores, operational data
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and data teams to ensure scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions.
Communicate technical dependencies, risks, and trade-offs effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide day-to-day coordination and leadership for offshore development and data teams.
Define priorities, scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery expectations for offshore resources.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, issue resolution, and progress tracking across distributed teams and time zones.
Drive accountability, quality, and predictable delivery across internal and external resources.
Lead Agile project management activities, including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
Identify execution bottlenecks proactively and drive timely resolution.
Support continuous improvement in delivery methodologies, tools, and processes.
Provide regular updates on project status, milestones, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
Translate technical concepts and complexities into clear business-focused communication.
Maintain alignment between business priorities and technical execution across multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field required.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in technical project or program management within retail technology environments.
Strong functional understanding of retail merchandising and store operations systems.
Experience leading data-driven retail platform or analytics initiatives.
Experience managing offshore or distributed technical teams.
Grocery, multi-store retail, or big-box retail experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Strong technical acumen with the ability to work effectively with engineering and data teams.
Experience with enterprise data platforms, cloud data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and system integrations.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred.
Experience with retail systems related to merchandising, pricing, promotions, POS, or store operations.
Strong Agile delivery experience, including Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Leadership Competencies

Technical ownership and delivery accountability.
Strong execution and coordination across offshore and distributed teams.
Systems thinking and dependency management.
Bias for action and proactive problem-solver.
Ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams.
Clear, concise, and effective communication style.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Retail grocery industry experience preferred.
Relocation assistance available for strong candidates.

Work Environment

Business casual office environment with regular collaboration across corporate, technical, and operational teams.

Travel

Travel up to 10-20% may be required to support store locations, business initiatives, and technology implementations.

Why Is the Position Open?

Net new headcount due to organizational growth and continued investment in retail merchandising and enterprise data platforms.

Business Impact

This role will support initiatives focused on improving merchandising capabilities, operational efficiency, data accessibility, and revenue growth across a multi-banner retail organization.

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