Technical Project Manager

Blackbuck Insights, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbuck Insights, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Technical Manager to drive delivery and planning for a core Data Ingestion Platform in the Wealth Management domain. You will oversee end-to-end SDLC, coordinate cross-functional pods, and ensure timely, high-quality data workflows.

The role requires 7+ years in technical project management, strong communication, and hands-on Azure DevOps experience. On-site in Saint Louis, MO with Agile sprint execution responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Technical Project Management or related roles within complex IT environments.
• Experience delivering data ingestion platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, or data warehousing.
• Extensive experience with Agile planning using Azure DevOps (ADO) or Jira.
• Strong collaboration with Developers, Data Analysts, QA Data Engineers, and DevOps.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organize, and structure technical work across a Data Ingestion Platform for a Wealth Management client.
• Lead Sprint Planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives using ADO or similar tooling.
• Coordinate cross-functional pods to resolve blockers and meet sprint commitments.
• Map enterprise dependencies across data providers, analytics, and security platforms.
• Track development lifecycle, build phases, and release activities across the platform.
• Coordinate QA and DevOps to align environment readiness and data validation.
• Act as liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders with clear status updates.

Skills

Technical Project Management

Azure DevOps

Agile Methodologies

Cross-Functional Leadership

Data Platform

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure Databricks

Job description

Saint Louis, United States | Posted on 08/24/2026

BBI is a global data engineering consulting firm that empowers clients to effectively scale and modernize. We combine engineering fundamentals and innovative tools to execute business-critical, end-to-end projects on-time and on-budget. We offer expert services across Data Integration, Data Modernization, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Platform Support, and Application Services. Our goal is to provide business value in the most effective way for our clients so clients can focus on growth.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONSenior Project Technical ManagerDomain: Wealth ManagementTechnologyROLE TITLEPlatform Focus: Data Ingestion &IntegrationMethodology: Agile / Azure DevOps(ADO)CORE FOCUS AREASr. Project Technical ManagerKEY TEAM CONTACTSDevs, Data Analysts, QA Data Engineers, DevOps1. ROLE OVERVIEWData Ingestion Platform Execution & PlanningPRIMARY TECH STACK / TOOLSAzure DevOps (ADO), MS Azure Cloud EnvironmentThe Senior Project Technical Manager will drive technical delivery, work organization, and strategicplanning for a core Data Ingestion Platform supporting a high-profile Wealth Management client. Sitting atthe intersection of technical architecture, software delivery, and project management, this role is essentialfor orchestrating complex data workflows and turning architectural vision into executed reality.The successful candidate will act as the delivery nexus across cross-functional engineering pods—collaborating daily with Developers, Data Analysts, QA Data Engineers, and DevOps Engineers. Thisindividual must possess a deep understanding of project team development activities, end-to-end SDLCprocesses, and enterprise interdependencies, paired with strong communication skills and hands-onexpertise in Azure DevOps (ADO) and Agile sprint execution.Strategic MissionEnsure structured, predictable, and high-quality execution of data ingestion pipelines while aligninginterdependencies across enterprise Wealth Management ecosystems.2. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Ingestion Platform Work Management: Direct, organize, and structure technical work across theclient's Data Ingestion Platform, ensuring clean mapping of data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT flows, andclient reporting feeds.
• Sprint Planning & Execution: Lead end-to-end Sprint Planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, andretrospectives utilizing Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar Agile tooling. Translate technical requirementsinto actionable user stories and task breakdowns
• Cross-Functional Pod Coordination: Work comfortably and collaboratively on a daily basis with multidisciplinary engineering roles—including Developers, Data Analysts, QA Data Engineers, and DevOpsresources to resolve blockers and drive sprint commitments to completion.
• Enterprise Dependency Mapping: Proactively identify, track, and manage cross-functionalinterdependencies across core enterprise areas, upstream data providers, downstream analytics, andenterprise security/compliance platforms.
• Development Lifecycle Tracking: Maintain comprehensive insight into high-level development activities,build phases, code migration schedules, and technical deliverables across the platform.
• QA & Deployment Alignment: Coordinate with QA Data Engineers and DevOps teams to streamlineenvironment readiness, test automation pipelines, data validation strategies, and release management.
• Technical Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between technicalteams and business stakeholders, delivering clear status updates, risk mitigations, and project roadmapsusing exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

3. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Technical Project Management, Technical Delivery, or TechnicalProgram Management within complex IT environments.
• Data Platform Familiarity: Proven background organizing and delivering projects involving enterprisedata architectures, Data Ingestion Platforms, ETL/ELT pipelines, or data warehousing.
• Agile & Tooling Expertise: Extensive experience driving overall Sprint Planning and delivery usingAzure DevOps (ADO), Jira, or equivalent enterprise Agile platforms.
• Team Orchestration: Proven track record of direct collaboration and credibility with hands-on technicalteams (Developers, Data Analysts, QA Data Engineers, DevOps Engineers).
• Enterprise Acumen: Ability to identify and manage high-level technical interdependencies, enterprisearchitecture frameworks, and organizational workflows.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability totranslate technical concepts for business stakeholders and articulate project goals clearly.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalentpractical industry experience.

4. PREFERRED EXPERIENCES

• Wealth Management / Financial Services Domain: Direct project experience within WealthManagement, Capital Markets, Asset Management, or Financial Services, with knowledge of wealth datastructures (portfolios, accounts, transactions, market data).
• MS Azure Cloud Environment: Direct hands-on or technical management experience within theMicrosoft Azure Cloud ecosystem (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, AzureData Lake).
• Data Quality & DevOps Familiarity: Understanding of automated CI/CD deployment pipelines,infrastructure-as-code, DataOps, and automated data quality validation frameworks.
• Professional Certifications: Agile or Project Management certifications (PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM) or Cloudcertifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals / Azure Data Fundamentals).

Job Description | Senior Project Technical Manager — Wealth Management Data Platform