Technical Project Manager, Data Initiatives (General)

7+ years of experience in project, program, or delivery leadership roles within data, technology, or financial services environments (preferably in financial services or data-driven environments). Key Personal Attributes and Competencies: Proven ability to work independently, collaborate, and drive results and accountability across teams and in an ambiguous environment.

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We are a specialized technology staffing agency supporting professional and financial services companies. Why do we stand out in technology staffing? We listen and act as advisors for our candidates on how they can best add value, find interesting projects, and pave a path for career advancement. We advocate for best pay, diversity in tech, and best job-fit for every candidate we place.
Our client, an investment firm, is seeking a Technical Project Manager, Data Initiatives (General) to join their team in Los Angeles, CA or Chicago, IL! 

The ideal candidate will lead the planning and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives across the Data organization.
Responsibilities:

• Lead complex, cross-functional data initiatives from planning through implementation, driving scope, timelines, resources, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive day-to-day execution, establish clear ownership, and hold project teams accountable for commitments and milestones.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to define requirements, analyze processes, and translate needs into actionable solutions.
• Coordinate internal teams, vendors, and partners across Data, Technology, and business functions.
• Provide concise, decision-ready communication to senior leadership, highlighting progress, key risks, dependencies, and decisions needed.
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks, issues, resource constraints, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Support implementation readiness, including testing, documentation, communications, training, and operational handoff as needed.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of project management practices, templates, tools, and processes across the Data organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and improve delivery practices across the Data/Tech organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
• 7+ years of experience in project, program, or delivery leadership roles within data, technology, or financial services environments (preferably in financial services or data-driven environments).
• 5+ years of experience partnering with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above) and developing clear executive-level communications.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with demonstrated ability to develop clear, concise decks and summaries for C-suite audiences.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models, with the judgment to apply the right approach based on context.
• Proven ability to work independently and cross-functionally in complex environments.
• Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process analysis, and translating business needs into actionable deliverables.
• Strong proficiency in Jira, Confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Working knowledge of data concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial services or asset management experience.
• Familiarity with reporting or analytics tools such as PowerBI, SQL, or Snowflake.
• PMP, Agile/Scrum, Six Signma, or similar certification.

Key Personal Attributes and Competencies:

• Proven ability to work independently, collaborate, and drive results and accountability across teams and in an ambiguous environment.
• Fast and responsive, deadline driven.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable moving between different types of initiatives.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-through skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize work and deliverables.
• Influential, focused, and versatile team player comfortable under pressure.

Pay Rate: $80/hr
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