Program Data Manager[M/F]

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a solid background in Data Engineering to drive client onboarding, oversee end-to-end program delivery, and ensure effective governance across multiple data-driven initiatives.

• 10 years of experience in program or project management, ideally within data engineering or data platform initiatives
• Solid understanding of data ecosystems, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, cloud-based platforms (Azure, GCP, AWS), and data modeling concepts
• Experience collaborating with UK or European clients, preferably within nearshore or hybrid delivery setups
• Demonstrated experience in client onboarding, requirements discovery, and overseeing end-to-end delivery processes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively present information to different audiences
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Project, or similar
• Ability to create and deliver clear status updates, reports, dashboards, and executive-level summaries

Nice to have:

• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, CSM, or cloud-related credentials (Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments
• Exposure to data-driven products, analytics platforms, or large-scale migration projects

• Lead complex data engineering initiatives across multiple parallel workstreams
• Take ownership of client onboarding processes, including planning, requirements gathering, and technical alignment
• Oversee end-to-end delivery, managing timelines, risks, dependencies, and change requests
• Prepare and maintain program dashboards, regular status reports, and executive updates
• Ensure consistent delivery quality and adherence to agreed timelines and SLAs
• Act as the main point of contact for UK-based client stakeholders
• Run regular status meetings, steering committees, and program reviews
• Translate business requirements into clear, actionable plans for engineering teams
• Proactively identify risks and drive mitigation actions
• Provide guidance on data engineering topics such as architecture, pipelines, integrations, and data quality
• Support validation of technical solutions during onboarding and delivery
• Collaborate with engineering leads on feasibility, estimations, and roadmap alignment
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across nearshore and offshore locations
• Support resource planning, onboarding, and team ramp-up
• Foster a culture of transparency, ownership, and continuous improvement