Project Manager; Hybrid NYC

Job Title: Project Manager (Azure & Databricks)

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.