IT Project/Program Manager-Level 2 - Experienced (6 - 10 Years)

The Enterprise Data & Information Technology organization is seeking a highly driven Senior Data Product Manager to lead the strategy, discovery, development, and delivery of enterprise data products and technology initiatives. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional collaboration between business stakeholders, engineering teams, architects, and data professionals to deliver scalable, data-driven products aligned with enterprise goals and user needs. The successful candidate will combine strong product management expertise, hands-on data engineering knowledge, and exceptional stakeholder management capabilities to lead data product initiatives from concept through implementation and adoption. This position requires an individual who can facilitate workshops, gather and refine business requirements, manage agile delivery processes, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. The ideal candidate has experience leading enterprise data initiatives, managing product roadmaps, supporting data engineering and analytics teams, and overseeing cloud-based collaboration and enterprise IT implementations. This role requires strong leadership, ownership mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments while driving accountability and execution excellence. This position requires onsite presence five days per week. Primary Areas of Responsibility Data Product Strategy & Delivery: Define and lead enterprise data product strategy, roadmap development, and product lifecycle management aligned with organizational goals and business priorities Lead product discovery activities including stakeholder workshops, design sessions, user interviews, surveys, and requirements gathering exercises Partner with business units, engineering teams, architects, and data stakeholders to identify enterprise data opportunities and prioritize product initiatives Translate business requirements and discovery insights into actionable product features, technical requirements, and delivery roadmaps Drive end-to-end execution of data-centric product initiatives from concept, planning, and development through deployment, rollout, and adoption Facilitate cross-functional workshops and stakeholder discussions to align priorities, define scope, and drive decision-making Develop mockups, prototypes, and usability validation activities to support product design and user adoption strategies Lead agile project execution activities including sprint planning, backlog prioritization, status reviews, retrospectives, and roadmap updates Manage project schedules, budgets, resource planning, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones across multiple initiatives Ensure alignment between business objectives, technical architecture, and enterprise data strategies Supporting Areas of Responsibility Data Engineering & Technical Oversight: Collaborate closely with data engineering, analytics, and architecture teams to support scalable enterprise data solutions Provide hands-on guidance and oversight related to: Data Warehousing Data Modeling ETL / ELT Processes CI/CD Pipelines Data Governance Data Quality & Validation Reporting & Visualization Solutions Support technical design discussions and prioritize product capabilities based on business impact and technical feasibility Ensure enterprise data products meet performance, scalability, quality, and governance requirements Work with engineering teams to establish monitoring, alerts, error handling, and operational support processes Support M365 and enterprise collaboration initiatives including: SharePoint Microsoft Teams OneDrive Power Platform Leverage data-driven analysis and research techniques to identify trends, optimization opportunities, and emerging business needs Stakeholder Management & Leadership Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external partners Drive accountability across teams for deliverables, priorities, timelines, and execution outcomes Present product strategies, roadmap updates, KPIs, business cases, and executive summaries to leadership and stakeholders Prepare product documentation and collateral including: Product Charters One-Pagers Case Studies Roadmaps Executive Presentations Provide user training, onboarding support, and product adoption guidance to maximize business value Foster collaboration and alignment across business and technology organizations Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to IT governance, agile delivery practices, and enterprise product management frameworks Performance Metrics & Reporting: Define and monitor KPIs to measure product success, adoption, operational performance, and ROI Support financial forecasting, budgeting, and resource allocation for product initiatives Prepare recurring status reports, dashboards, executive updates, and performance analytics Monitor risks, dependencies, delivery metrics, and resource utilization to ensure successful project execution

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related analytical field required Master's Degree in Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred 6 10 years of experience in: Data Product Management IT Project / Program Management Enterprise Data Initiatives Agile Product Delivery Cross-Functional Technical Leadership Strong hands-on understanding of data engineering concepts and enterprise data architecture Proven experience leading enterprise data product development initiatives and stakeholder workshops Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Experience managing agile delivery teams and technical implementation projects Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional environments Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting: Enterprise Data Platforms Analytics & Reporting Solutions Cloud-Based Collaboration Platforms Data Governance Programs Digital Transformation Initiatives Experience with: Jira Confluence Trello Azure DevOps Power BI / Data Visualization Tools M365 Collaboration Suite Experience leading M365 implementations and enterprise collaboration initiatives Experience conducting: Product Discovery Workshops User Research Prototype Testing Product Rollout & Adoption Activities Familiarity with: Agile & Scrum Methodologies Financial Forecasting IT Governance Frameworks Strategic Planning Processes Required Skills: Data Product Management Product Discovery & User Research Stakeholder Management & Workshop Facilitation Hands-On Data Engineering Knowledge Agile Project Delivery Enterprise Data Strategy Data Modeling & ETL Processes CI/CD & Data Pipeline Concepts Jira / Confluence / Azure DevOps M365 Collaboration Tools Product Roadmap Development Cross-Functional Leadership Executive Communication & Reporting KPI & Performance Management Additional / Preferred Skills: Data Warehousing & Analytics Platforms Power BI / Reporting Tools SharePoint / Teams / OneDrive / Power Platform Product Lifecycle Management UX / Prototype Validation Financial Forecasting & Budget Management IT Governance & Risk Management Cloud Collaboration Technologies Data Quality & Governance Change Management & Product Adoption Continuous Improvement Initiatives Technical Documentation & Product Collateral Development Enterprise Technology Delivery Strategic Planning & Execution