Technical Project Manager – Retail Data & AI Products

## Technical Project Manager – Retail Data & AI Products Apply:
Hybrid Working:
Plano, TX, USA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
R26 _Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
** Brown & Brown
** is seeking a
** Technical Project Manager – Retail Data & AI Products
** to join our growing team in
** Plano, TX.
** This role will lead large-scale retail business data transformation initiatives, driving modernization of the data ecosystem using cloud and platform technologies (e.g., Azure, Google, Databricks, etc.). Responsible for end-to-end program ownership, aligning business outcomes with data strategy, delivering scalable data platforms, and enabling advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning use cases across insurance operations. The ideal candidate combines strong program leadership, data platform expertise, and executive stakeholder influence, with a focus on delivering measurable business impact.
** How You Will Contribute:
**** Strategy & Data Transformation Leadership
** Define and drive the enterprise data transformation vision and roadmap

Align data programs with business priorities

Establish governance frameworks for:
* Data platforms
* AI/ML initiatives
* Enterprise data standards

Translate strategic goals into execution-ready program plans
** Program Delivery & Execution
** Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale data programs (data platforms, lakes, pipelines, AI initiatives)
Define scope, timelines, dependencies, and success criteria

Manage:
* Cross-team coordination (engineering, analytics, business)
* Risks, issues, and escalation pathways

Ensure delivery aligns with:
* Scalability* Reliability
* Performance* Data quality and governance standards
** Portfolio & Roadmap Management
** Maintain and evolve the enterprise data program roadmap

Align delivery to build vs. buy strategy and portfolio governance

Drive prioritization based on business value and ROIManage delivery tracking via Azure Dev Ops or similar platforms
** Financial Management & Governance
** Own program budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking

Ensure financial accountability and transparency

Apply Fin Ops principles for cloud cost optimization

Establish and report on program KPIs and value realization
** Stakeholder & Executive Engagement
** Partner with senior business leaders to align outcomes and priorities

Deliver clear, concise executive-level communication and status reporting

Translate technical progress into business impact narratives

Influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
** Data Platform & Technology Oversight
** Collaborate with Data Engineering to define:
* Architecture* Data pipelines
* Platform roadmaps

Ensure alignment with modern data ecosystems:
* Azure, Snowflake, Databricks
* ETL/ELT pipelines
* Streaming/batch architecture’sDrive adoption of scalable, reusable data platform capabilities
** Quality, Testing & Governance
** Define program level:
* Testing strategies
* UAT frameworks
* Quality standards

Ensure adherence to:
* Data governance
* Privacy and compliance
* AI governance standards

Embed observability, monitoring, and data quality controls
** AI & Innovation Enablement
** Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot, AI-assisted development) to improve delivery efficiency

Support development of AI/ML-ready data platforms

Ensure responsible AI practices and governance compliance
** Continuous Improvement & Operating Excellence
** Drive retrospectives and continuous improvement processes

Introducing scalable delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices

Improve operational efficiency across programs

Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and innovation
** Skills & Experience to be Successful:
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in…