Lead the end-to-end execution of a global data platform program, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and business outcomes.
Develop and maintain integrated program plans that encompass all workstreams, including platform engineering, data product development, governance, operations, and change management.
Define, track, and manage critical path milestones; ensure timely delivery across all technical and business domains.
Oversee the technical implementation of the data platform (e.g., cloud-native, lakehouse architecture, real-time pipelines, metadata, and lineage layers).
Proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies; manage mitigations and escalate appropriately to leadership and executive sponsors.
Establish and manage program governance structures, including steering committees, and maintain a regular cadence of status updates. Deliver accurate and actionable reporting.
Coordinate with global and regional business units, data and tech teams, compliance/legal, and external partners. Facilitate alignment and resolve conflicts.
Drive the adoption of modern program management tools to ensure visibility, traceability, and efficient delivery.
Collaborate with change and comms teams to ensure successful user adoption, stakeholder readiness, and global rollout planning
Requirements
10+ years of program or portfolio management experience, including at least 5 years in technical or data-driven programs and 5 years of experience in deploying large Manufacturing programs
Proven experience managing enterprise-level programs with significant global scope and multi-functional workstreams.
Strong technical understanding of modern data platforms (e.g., SAP, MES, Databricks, Snowflake, Azure/AWS data stack, Kafka, etc.).
Expertise in building and managing integrated master plans, RAID logs, dependency maps, and governance forums.
Demonstrated experience with agile-at-scale or hybrid delivery methodologies.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and executive engagement skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management / Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
401(k)
Disability
Life insurance
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off and voluntary benefits
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