Project Manager; Hybrid NYC

Position: Project Manager (Hybrid NYC)
$50 - $70

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* Job Title:

** Project Manager (Azure & Databricks)

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* Location:

** New York, NY (Hybrid)

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* Employment Type:

** Long Term Contract

Our client is a prominent global financial services and investment banking advisory firm. Operating at the highest levels of the financial markets, they drive large-scale business and technology initiatives that shape the industry. The successful candidate will join a sophisticated global technology organization focused on high-impact, enterprise-scale data solutions.

We are seeking a seasoned  
** Project Manager to spearhead enterprise cloud data initiatives, specifically focusing on Microsoft Azure and Databricks platform projects.
** In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between front-office business stakeholders and data engineering teams. You will drive cross-functional data projects from initiation through delivery, translating complex business analytics requirements into actionable technical project plans while partnering closely with data engineers, architects, and product owners.

** Requirements*
* + 5-7+ years of project management experience within financial services, investment banking, or capital markets.

+ Proven track record of managing enterprise data initiatives, specifically involving cloud infrastructure (
** Microsoft Azure** ) and data platforms (
** Databricks** ).

+ Strong conceptual understanding of data engineering, data pipelines (ETL/ELT), and modern cloud data warehousing.

+ Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience interfacing directly with front-office business lines and senior leadership.

+ Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.

+ Proficiency with modern project management and collaboration tooling, including Jira and Confluence.

** Responsibilities*
* + Serve as the primary point of contact for front-office partners and technical teams delivering Azure and Databricks data solutions.

+ Lead project planning, milestone tracking, resource allocation, and governance for cloud data pipelines and migration paths.

+ Facilitate technical workshops, Agile ceremonies, and alignment discussions across business units and engineering teams.

+ Manage project timelines, cross-team data dependencies, and action items to ensure predictable delivery.

+ Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, roadmaps, and objective status updates.

+ Proactively identify, track, and mitigate technical risks, data architecture dependencies, and project blockers.

+ Ensure tight alignment between business intelligence requirements and technical data execution.

This is an immediate-need contract position operating on a hybrid schedule in New York, NY. You will step into a fast-paced, results-oriented environment where your technical data aptitude and pragmatic project management style will build immediate credibility.

This role offers competitive contract compensation and the opportunity to drive high-profile, modern data stack initiatives that directly impact core business revenue.