Technical Project Manager Job Foster City area,California USA,IT/Tech

Qualifications

8+ years of Project Management experience, including 4+ years leading Data Strategy / Governance, Data Management or Transformation programs
Experience managing complex technical projects involving enterprise data platforms and analytics ecosystems
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Hybrid)
Experience working within Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, or Healthcare organizations
Knowledge of GxP regulations, validation processes, and regulated environments
Experience managing stakeholders across business and technical organizations
Proficiency with project management tools – Jira, Azure Dev Ops, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar
Strong risk management, communication, and leadership skills

Job /

Role Description

Lead end-to-end project management for Data Strategy and Data Transformation initiatives
Work closely with business stakeholders, data architects, engineering teams, and leadership to drive planning, execution, governance, and successful delivery of the data strategy roadmap
Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocations
Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Business Operations
Facilitate requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops, and executive‑level status reporting
Drive data governance, data quality, metadata management, and master data management initiatives
Ensure project activities comply with Life Sciences regulatory requirements, including GxP standards where applicable
Monitor project progress, identify risks/issues, and implement mitigation strategies
Manage communication across business, IT, vendors, and leadership teams
Support organizational change management and adoption of data strategy initiatives
Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solution delivery
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain productive relationships with team members
Prior experience in working on Agile/Scrum projects with exposure to tools like Jira/Azure Dev Ops
Provides regular updates, proactive and due diligent to carry out responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program Delivery – Execute key milestones of the Data Strategy roadmap on schedule and within budget;
Establish a structured governance model, including steering committees, stakeholder forums, and project reporting mechanisms;
Align business objectives with data initiatives and ensure stakeholder buy‑in across functions
Data Governance & Compliance – Implement or strengthen data governance processes, standards, and controls;
Ensure data‑related initiatives comply with GxP requirements and organizational regulatory standards;
Facilitate risk assessments and remediation plans for data quality, compliance, and operational risks
Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with business leaders, IT teams, data owners, and external partners;
Establish clear communication channels and executive‑level reporting that provide visibility into project health, risks, and achievements;
Drive consensus and decision‑making across cross‑functional teams

Secondary Skills / Good to have

Experience with Data Governance frameworks and tools;
Familiarity / experience with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Master Data Management (MDM), and Analytics platforms
PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM / SAFe / Scrum Master, or equivalent certification
Understanding of data privacy and compliance standards relevant to Life Sciences
Experience working with globally distributed teams and vendors

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