Project Data Manager

Job Title: Data Project Manager

Location: Onsite – Downtown Toronto, ON, Canada

Duration: Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead and oversee large-scale data initiatives within a financial enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar programs, strong stakeholder management skills, and hands-on experience driving data modernization projects using cloud technologies like Databricks, Azure, and Snowflake.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex data programs and projects with budgets exceeding $5M.
• Oversee financials, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Manage change and release processes, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to provide regular updates, manage expectations, and drive decision-making.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams across business, IT, and data engineering to ensure alignment on project objectives and timelines.
• Develop executive-level reports and dashboards for program progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Support implementation of modern data platforms including Databricks, Azure Data Services, and Snowflake.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in the data or financial domain.
• Proven experience managing large, complex programs with budgets over $5M.
• Strong expertise in executive reporting, stakeholder management, and cross-team coordination.
• Hands-on experience in change management and release management.
• Experience delivering projects leveraging Databricks, Azure, and Snowflake.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills