Technical Program Manager (Data Engineering)

Tredence Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Technical Project Manager in the Town of Florida, New York, to oversee data engineering projects. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of data platforms and pipelines, ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards. This position requires a solid background in project management, at least 5 years of experience, and proficiency with data engineering concepts. Candidates should possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project or program management.
• At least 2–3 years in data engineering or analytics projects.
• Hands-on experience with agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of data warehouses, data lakes, SQL, and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering projects.
• Partner closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, and stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technical project plans.
• Manage project timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure delivery against sprint commitments.

Skills

Project Management

Data Engineering

Agile Methodologies

SQL

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with strong experience in data engineering initiatives to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data platforms, pipelines, and analytics solutions. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and business, ensuring data projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high technical quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of data engineering projects, including data pipelines, data warehouses, lakes, and analytics platforms
• Partner closely with data engineers, analytics engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to define scope, milestones, and success criteria
• Translate business requirements into clear technical project plans and roadmaps
• Manage project timelines, dependencies, risks, and budgets
• Facilitate agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensure delivery against sprint commitments
• Track and report project status, KPIs, and risks to leadership
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product, Security, and Operations
• Ensure data quality, reliability, scalability, and compliance requirements are met
• Drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and tooling

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in project or program management, with at least 2–3 years in data engineering or analytics projects
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts:
• Data warehouses and data lakes
• SQL and data modeling
• Cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Hands‑on experience with agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills