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Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Data Engineering/Architecture background
Location: Seattle, WA | Remote |
Duration: 6 months CTH
Interview Mode: Video Interview
Role Overview
We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong foundation in Data Engineering or Data Architecture to lead delivery across a large-scale Data Hub and analytics ecosystem.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role, combining:
- 75% Technical Leadership
- 25% Project & Delivery Management
You will work closely with a Product Manager, focusing on improving engineering team throughput, removing blockers, and ensuring delivery—not just planning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership (Primary – ~75%)
- Lead data engineering and analytics initiatives, including:
- Data Hub enhancements
- Semantic layer development
- Provide hands-on technical guidance across a team of ~22 members:
- Data Engineers
- BI Developers
- Data Analysts
- QA Engineers
- Work across onshore and offshore teams (PST overlap required)
- Guide architecture decisions, best practices, and technical direction
- Manage technical workstreams across:
- Snowflake
- SQL Server
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Review and prioritize backlog items and technical tasks
- Step in to resolve blockers and ensure smooth execution
2. Project & Delivery Management (~25%)
- Own Agile delivery processes:
- Sprint planning
- Backlog grooming
- Daily standups
- Manage workflows using:
- Jira / Azure DevOps
- Confluence
- Drive accountability and ensure consistent delivery velocity
- Oversee end-to-end execution:
- Requirements → Development → QA → Deployment
- Align engineering output with product priorities in collaboration with the Product Manager
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in Data Engineering or Data Architecture
- Experience working with:
- Snowflake
- SQL / SQL Server
- Cloud-based data platforms and pipelines
- Proven ability to drive execution and delivery, not just manage plans
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies:
- User stories
- Sprint ceremonies
- Backlog management
- Experience with:
- Jira or Azure DevOps
- Confluence
- Strong SQL skills (basic assessment expected)
- Ability to push teams constructively and improve delivery velocity