Job Specifications
Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector’s IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.
This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Public Sector Program Manager with proven expertise in Data Governance to support the 1115 project focused on establishing and implementing a Data Governance Board in Albany, NY. This role requires a strong leader with an executive presence who can operate effectively in high-visibility environments, partner with client stakeholders, and drive organizational transformation.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in consulting and navigating within state government environments, or health care/insurance providers, have demonstrated success in governance programs, and be adept at working with senior stakeholders to transform enterprise operations.
Duties
Lead and establish a Data Governance Board with related governance frameworks.
Operate as a trusted advisor to senior state government stakeholders, balancing confidence with diplomacy.
Partner with leadership to ensure alignment with guidelines, processes, and delivery standards.
Provide executive-level oversight for governance initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with measurable impact.
Mentor and build teams to support program execution, ensuring knowledge transfer and capability-building within the client organization.
Maintain strong communication channels with clients, providing leadership during both stable and challenging phases.
Serve as the primary point of contact for program governance activities.
Mandatory Qualifications
10+ years of Program/Project Management experience, with at least 5 years at the leadership level.
3+ years of recently demonstrated Data Governance expertise with the ability to think strategically about how data can be used to achieve business goals and to develop and execute a data strategy that aligns with the overall business strategy.
Prior experience consulting with government or healthcare clients.
Familiarity with NYS government systems and processes.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide and provide advisory support to executive-level stakeholders.
Proven ability to stand up governance boards and establish enterprise-wide governance structures.
Strong project management skills, including experience building and leading teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex data concepts and program updates to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to balance confidence with humility—executive presence without arrogance.
Desirable Skills/ Experience:
Experience in government data initiatives, data strategy, or CDO transformation projects.
Medicaid program experience or healthcare-related project exposure.
Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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About the Company
Cloud & Things helps its client to drive business innovation and become industry leader in their business sector. We provide Strategic Advisory consulting services for Digital Transformation, includes emerging technology adoption, Systems Integration and Talent Management services to drive the value of technology to business and foster an innovation culture within organizations.
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