Job Title:
Data Project Manager -Data Modernization Platform
Location
Remote (Europe-based candidates only)
Role Overview
As Data Project Manager, you will oversee the delivery of complex, multi-country data projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy. You will manage a growing pipeline of projects, challenge timelines, and present progress confidently to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Leadership: Manage end-to-end execution of data projects across Reporting & Analytics, Data Governance & MDM, and App Integration.
2. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and executive leadership.
3. Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, allocate resources, and manage scope, timelines, and budgets.
4. Risk Management: Identify risks, create mitigation strategies, and ensure project continuity.
5. Governance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with data governance policies and provide clear, regular updates to leadership.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with technical teams to ensure strategic alignment and efficient delivery.
Required Skills & Experience
7. Experience: 8–10+ years in project management, with a strong focus on data modernization, analytics, and governance.
8. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with modern data platforms and tools (, Azure, Databricks, Power BI, Data Lakes, Data Vault).
9. AI Awareness: Understanding of AI/ML and Generative AI concepts to manage related projects (no coding required).
10. Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile/Scrum Master preferred.
11. Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage large-scale, multi-country projects.
12. Communication: Impeccable English (written and spoken) for presenting to C-level executives.
13. Problem Solving: Analytical mindset with proactive risk and issue management.
Preferred Qualifications
14. Experience with data governance frameworks and MDM tools.
15. Background in Agile environments and sprint-based delivery for data projects.
What We Offer
16. A challenging and rewarding role in a global organization.
17. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge data and AI technologies.
18. A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
19. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Job Title: Data Project Manager
Location: Madrid, Spain
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group, Atrium, Strawinskylaan 3051, 1077 ZX Amsterdam, Nederland. Company No. 14109133. Allegis Contracting Services, Atrium, Strawinskylaan 3051, 1077 ZX Amsterdam, Nederland. Company No. 34193804. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.