Senior Data Platform Project Manager

Senior Data Platform Project Manager
Contract Type: W2 Only
Duration: 6+ Months
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid)

Primary Skills: Snowflake (advanced), Palantir Foundry (advanced), Ataccama (advanced), Cloud data platforms (intermediate), ETL/ELT development (advanced)

Job Summary:
This role is for a seasoned project manager to lead the implementation of complex enterprise data platforms. You will leverage your expertise in data technologies and project methodologies to ensure successful delivery of data initiatives. The position offers significant remote work flexibility with a preference for local candidates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of data platform projects.
• Manage cross-functional technical teams through project lifecycles.
• Implement and integrate new data solutions such as Snowflake and Palantir Foundry.
• Drive data engineering and data management best practices within projects.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

• Proven experience managing enterprise data platform implementations.
• Expertise in data warehousing and data lakehouse architectures.
• Strong understanding of Agile project management methodologies.

Industry Experience:
Experience in large-scale regulated industries such as utility, energy, healthcare, or financial services is highly preferred to navigate complex data governance and compliance landscapes.