Senior Project Manager, Data Science

Vizient, Inc

Lead complex Data Science projects within enterprise technology at Vizient, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with standards. Collaborate with various stakeholders to drive successful project execution.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeIrving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,900 - $155,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudPMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional Data Science projects from initiation through implementation and operational transition.
Develop project artifacts including charters, schedules, budgets, status reports, and risk registers.
Drive accountability across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.
Serve as primary liaison between business owners, Data Science teams, and vendors.
Facilitate project meetings, executive updates, and decision-making forums.
Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and executives.
Manage risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests proactively.
Ensure project objectives align with business outcomes and enterprise technology strategy.
Partner with enterprise architects, infrastructure, and Data Science teams to ensure compliance with standards.
Translate technical concepts into business-focused communication for executives and non-technical stakeholders.
Oversee vendor deliverables, statements of work, and integration activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant degree preferred.
5 or more years of relevant experience with IT/Data Science project management and demonstrated success leading enterprise technical initiatives is required.
Experience leading small and large enterprise-level technical projects required.
Experience working in a matrixed environment with cross-functional teams.
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), infrastructure, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps highly preferred.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations.
PMP, PgMP, or PMI-ACP certification preferred.
Experience supporting healthcare, analytics, or SaaS-based environments preferred.
Experience working within complex IT processes, architecture, and governance, with demonstrated ability to take ownership, work independently, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits plan!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data Science project managementSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)cloud technologiesenterprise platformsrisk managementproject schedulingbudget managementstakeholder managementchange managementtechnical communication

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationaccountabilityfacilitationproblem-solvingindependenceresults-drivenprioritizationcollaborationpresentation skills

Certifications

PMPPgMPPMI-ACP