Technical Project Manager, Data Analytics

Ankura; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager specializing in Data Analytics to lead complex projects. In this pivotal role, you'll drive project governance, ensuring seamless communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Your expertise in data analytics tools, SQL, and cloud platforms will be essential as you manage cross-functional programs from inception to completion. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance program quality while identifying new opportunities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact cutting-edge solutions and drive growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of data analytics tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project governance and execution, ensuring alignment with goals.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

SQL

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Platforms

Data Visualization

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Azure

AWS

Azure Synapse

Data Factory

DevOps

Job description

Technical Project Manager, Data Analytics

Technical Project Manager, Data Analytics

Apply locations: New York, NY; California; Massachusetts; North Carolina

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R103949

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

Practice Overview:

Ankura’s Data & Technology Practice includes client services in the areas of Analytics & Data Strategy, eDiscovery & Cyber Security. Our Data & Technology team helps our internal and external customers design, execute and test cutting-edge solutions in each of our respective areas.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall project governance & execution.
• Effective communication and collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into understandable terms and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Exercise Project Management best practices and oversee project management areas: Schedule, Integration, Scope, Cost, Human Resources, Risk, Quality, Communications.
• Create Project plan (MPP) and track project issues, status, deliverables, milestones daily.
• Work with various teams to ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery of project deliverables.
• Monitor and track project progress, and communicate across teams involved.
• Drive large, complex, cross-functional programs from inception through planning, resource acquisition, execution, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate numerous projects, manage different stakeholders, mitigate challenges, and achieve desired outcomes.
• Oversee all activities associated with the program to ensure goals are achieved and expand program offerings by identifying new opportunities and enhancing existing program quality.
• Synthesize requirements from many functions and demonstrate a solid working knowledge of requirements to project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Establish project governance processes that enable timely decision-making and issue escalation and resolution.
• Establish common processes, tools, and metrics that enable transparent project management and reporting. Develop and implement strategies for the program team, including a robust risk mitigation plan.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Technical field.
• 7+ years in a Technical Project Manager role.
• Understanding of data analytics tools, techniques, and methodologies, including proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau, and knowledge of data warehousing and ETL processes.
• Strong technical skills in relevant technologies, such as cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS), data pipelines, and big data technologies. Experience with tools like Azure Synapse, Data Factory, and DevOps is highly valuable.
• Mastery of project management principles, including scope, time, cost, quality, and risk management. Familiarity with methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall is essential.
• Must have experience managing Data and Analytics projects.
• Experience working in an Onshore-Offshore model.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or New York, Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a broad range of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range is between $85,000 to $200,000; this range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.