Agile Project Manager – Data Organization

Position: Agile Project Manager – Data Organization

Location: NJ / Dallas, TX / Atlanta, GA

Job Description:

Role Overview

We are seeing an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead and coordinate complex data initiatives across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong agile delivery expertise combined with a deep understanding of data platforms, pipelines, and governance enabling the team to deliver high-value data products predictably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews for data engineering and analytics teams.
• Own project delivery from initiation through completion, managing scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
• Partner with data engineers, architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into actionable backlog items.
• Track and report on project progress, KPIs, and delivery milestones to senior leadership and program stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in team velocity, quality, and delivery practices through coaching and retrospective insights.
• Facilitate prioritization discussions with product owners and data leadership to maintain a healthy, well-groomed backlog.
• Identify and proactively resolve blockers impacting sprint delivery or program-level dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, compliance, and security standards throughout project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with architecture, infrastructure, and platform teams to align delivery timelines and technical readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master, with at least 3 years focused on data-centric programs (data engineering, data warehousing, analytics, or BI).
• Hands-on experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong understanding of data project lifecycles including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and reporting/BI tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills — able to translate technical concepts for business audiences and vice versa.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope at a large enterprise or telecom environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CSM, or SAFe certification preferred.

Regards

Patrick Fernandez

Talent Acquisition Group - Strategic Recruitment Manager