Technology Project Manager - Data

Description

The company is a Fortune 100 business with nearly $70 billion in yearly sales. The Technology team sits within the Data, Operations, Technology and Strategy group (DOTS) inside P&C Technology.

DOTS connects business strategy and analytics needs to governed, reusable data and AI capabilities for reporting, analytics, automation, smart experiences and new AI use cases.

You will lead strategic and priority initiatives for DOTS, turning data goals into measurable results and showing value with every delivery increment.

The work means coordinating business teams, delivery groups, technology partners, governance and architecture staff, risk partners and vendors to deliver complex data projects on schedule and with care.

Projects include better data access and quality, a future state data strategy on a federated lakehouse, platform and integration modernization, governed data products and semantic models, stronger metadata and lineage, self-service analytics and AI-enabled business tools.

The role is judged on both what gets delivered and how the work gets done, including priorities, execution, collaboration, decisions, risk and crisis handling, responsible AI use and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work with business and data leaders to set priorities, analytical needs, AI opportunities, business cases and outcomes, then turn them into scope, milestones, deliverables, success measures, resource and funding plans and integrated schedules.
• Set ownership, decision rights, dependencies, acceptance criteria and adoption plans, and sequence work across data domains, platforms, governance, analytics, AI and shared technology teams.
• Own end-to-end delivery of the outcomes in the business case, including benefit realization, incremental value, planning, and scope and dependency definition.
• Run projects from intake through build, data onboarding, validation, testing, release, adoption and stabilization, with a steady operating rhythm covering planning, reviews, dependencies, risk, finances, change, decisions, status, vendors and executive governance.
• Lead medium to complex initiatives and manage their dependencies and finances.
• Balance demand against capacity, using standard tools and KPIs to raise performance and keep delivery moving.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, contract compliance and progress against expected outcomes.
• Drive delivery against scope, schedule, budget, quality, controls and business outcomes using Agile planning and iterative releases where they fit.
• Apply secure software and systems engineering practices across the lifecycle so data and technology solutions stay protected from threats and weaknesses.
• Coach, influence and mentor team members and peers to improve delivery discipline, collaboration and overall effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement through Agile, Lean and DevOps practices, including automation and inspection cycles.
• Use automation and AI-enabled tools for planning, reporting and risk spotting, with human oversight.
• Lead clear communication and change management, raising status, decisions, impacts and critical issues early. Provide concise status and executive updates focused on progress, risks, decisions and next steps.
• Take a key role in contract negotiation, statement of work development and vendor oversight to reach expected goals.
• Promote accountability, healthy challenge, responsible AI, strong data stewardship and the company's values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You have 8+ years of project management experience, with 5+ years delivering data outcomes or projects.
• You have six or more years of experience in technology or a related field, including 3 years proving you can deliver outcomes or projects.
• You understand cloud and modern data platform concepts such as lakehouse architecture, ETL/ELT, data integration, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks or comparable technologies.
• You stay aware of emerging technologies and industry trends.
• You make sound decisions and recommendations, and you influence others, build relationships and set priorities.
• You communicate well with all levels, from associates to senior management and vendors.
• You bring strong planning, delivery, financial, dependency and risk management skills.
• You can lead through change and align teams.
• A bachelor's degree in management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics or comparable experience and education is preferred, and strongly preferred.
• Technology certifications, PMI, SAFe, Agile or Lean designations, CSM or SAFe certifications are encouraged.
• Knowledge of the insurance and/or financial services industry is a plus.
• Leadership skills, competencies and experience may take precedence over the criteria listed above.

Conditions

This is a hybrid role, with in-office presence two days per week in Columbus, Ohio, Des Moines, Iowa, or Scottsdale, Arizona. Remote candidates may be considered.

You must live within a commutable distance of these offices.

The role reports to a Technology Project Manager or above.

The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Employer-sponsored work authorization is not available for this role, and the company does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program.

Pay follows a geographic salary structure. The national salary range is $118,000 to $222,000, and the expected starting range is $118,000 to $178,000. Placement depends on skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope, complexity, location, local labor costs and other factors. Part-time pay may be prorated to hours worked.

Staffing exceptions must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and an HR Business Partner.

The listed duties are the principal and essential functions of the job, though individuals may perform a somewhat different mix of duties depending on their circumstances.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment, and smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas and company vehicles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off: newly hired associates receive at least 18 days each full calendar year, pro-rated quarterly from the hire date.
• 9 paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off and 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off.
• 401(k) with company match and a company-paid pension plan.
• Business casual attire, and more.