Skills

Leadership Data Governance Data Engineering Quality Assurance Application Testing Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Project Management

Job Specifications

Job Title: Project Manager/Co-Ordinator

Location: NYC, New York

Duration: 11+ Month Contract (Through EOY and then On-Going)

Interview Process: Video then F2F Interview

Location: 1345 6th Ave, NYC, NY (Day 1 On-Site- Hybrid Module- 3 Days On-Site and 2 Days Remote- Flexibility on which 3 days; usually come Monday-Wednesday)

On-Boarding: (Background Check, 2 Managerial References, etc.)

Project Overview:

Implementation of data governance platform - Alation.
ASAP timeline; plan to kick off with Alation within the next 3 weeks.

Size of implementation:

100+ users across different business units.
Supporting all 25 verticals.
Rolling out/Implementation Alation should be quick; ~2 months since it’s cloud-based; initial focus on core platform deployment, next phase will be building out use cases and customizations on the platform.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Manage Data Governance implementation project internally; they are planning to use Alation directly for the implementation. This PM will work closely with the vendor throughout the project life cycle.
Organize project internally, manage tasks, deliverables, project scope etc.
Once implemented continue to support use cases for the application and PM any ongoing deliverables for Data Engineering/BI.
Initially 80%+ on data governance project; 20% on other things.
Coordinate with other stakeholders on business teams and his team over time.
Manage 20+ stakeholders internally; will work closely with Ken’s teams – data engineering and BI.

Requirements:

3 to 5 years of Project Management experience.
Previous experience Project Managing a full lifecycle system implementation – 9+ month scope.
Industry experience – finance preferred; will also consider other highly regulated industries.

Preferred:

· Data governance systems implementation.

Selling Points – They have never had a traditional PM before; the client wants someone who can bring ideas and best practices to help Fortress build proper PM processes.

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Project Manager - Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
Identify project milestones and critical success factors.

Team Coordination:

Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members.
Facilitate daily/weekly stand-up meetings and status updates.
Monitor team performance and resolve resource conflicts.

Stakeholder Management:

Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
Communicate project expectations, progress, and changes effectively.
Manage stakeholder feedback and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Risk & Issue Management:

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Track and resolve project issues promptly.
Maintain a risk and issue log throughout the project lifecycle.

Budget & Timeline Control:

Monitor project budgets and ensure cost control.
Track project timelines and ensure on-time delivery.
Prepare and present regular project status reports to leadership.

Quality Assurance:

Oversee application testing, user acceptance, and deployment.
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
Coordinate post-implementation reviews and lessons learned.

Documentation & Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Provide clear and concise project updates to stakeholders.
Ensure all project artifacts are archived for future reference.

About the Company

The Holistic Partners is the premier technical staffing firm head quartered in the MA. With 10+ years of experience in the technical staffing industry our team exclusively targets Applications, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Technology Infrastructure, IT Security, and Engineering skillsets to support client needs across their enterprise. We provide technical staffing via Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Direct Placement, and/or Employer of Record Services to companies of all sizes. As a technology agnostic provider we can he... Know more