Project Manager with Data Engineering Background with GCP

Indent :SF_OP_203002-1-1
Role : Project Manager with Data Engineering Background with GCP
Location : NJ 07652 USA (Hybrid/ 4 Days a week)
Contract : $70/hr to $80/hr

Detailed JD:
Experience managing large-scale data/cloud transformations, focusing on GCP data engineering (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage). Responsibilities include managing Agile workflows, defining data pipeline requirements, optimizing cost/performance, and driving migration from on-premise to GCP.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong background in data engineering and the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will lead cross-functional teams to design, build, and deploy robust data pipelines and analytics solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Key Responsibilities
·Project Delivery: Oversee full-lifecycle development of scalable GCP data architectures (batch and streaming).
·GCP Expertise: Guide development using BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Composer.
·Agile Management: Facilitate sprints, manage backlogs in Jira/Confluence, and remove impediments.
·Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to define requirements and data governance.
·Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize data system performance, cost, and security.
·Data Migration: Lead initiatives for migrating on-premise data environments to GCP.
Required Qualifications
·Experience: 10+ years in IT Project/Program Management.
·GCP/Cloud Knowledge: Demonstrated experience with GCP data products.
·Technical Understanding: Solid grasp of ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, and warehousing.
·Methodology: Strong experience with Agile/Scrum.
·Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Certification.
· Background in software development (Python/SQL)