Technical Program Manager Data & Analytics

Client: Confidential (Client)
Work Arrangement: Remote (U.S.-based only)
Location: United States
Duration: 12 months (long-term) with Contract-to-Hire (C/H) potential
Openings: 1
Employment Terms (must-read):

• Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only.
• Employment Type: W-2 only. No 1099, no Corp-to-Corp (C2C), no third parties, no sponsorship.

Overview

Client is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead cross-functional Data & Analytics initiatives within Information Technology. The client does not currently have an FTE who can own a true TPM remitthis role will provide the missing program leadership: aligning stakeholders, organizing delivery across multiple teams, and ensuring measurable outcomes in a regulated banking/financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end program delivery for data/analytics projects (roadmaps, scope, milestones, risks, dependencies, budget).
• Drive Agile execution (Scrum/Kanban): standups, planning, reviews/demos, retrospectives; track progress via clear metrics/OKRs.
• Partner with data engineering, BI/analytics, application, and security/risk teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Coordinate integrations with upstream/downstream systems; manage environments, releases, and change control.
• Establish program governance: exec-ready status reporting, RAID logs, decision records, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure compliance with banking controls and data governance (quality, lineage, access, privacy).
• Manage vendors/partners as needed; facilitate issue escalation and resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in technology program/project management, including 3+ years as a Technical Program Manager.
• Proven delivery in banking/financial services or similarly regulated industries.
• Hands-on Agile/Scrum leadership across multiple workstreams; strong backlog, dependency, and risk management.
• Familiarity with data & analytics concepts (data pipelines/ETL, data warehousing, BI/reporting, data quality/governance).
• Proficiency with delivery tools (e.g., Jira/Confluence or Azure DevOps); strong Excel/PowerPoint for reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting; able to influence without authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), SQL/T-SQL, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Awareness of SOX/GLBA/FFIEC controls.
• Certifications: CSM/PSM, SAFe, PMP, or PMI-ACP.

Success Metrics

• Programs delivered on time/scope/budget with clear value realization.
• Reduced risk and fewer production issues via proactive dependency/risk management.
• Transparent, actionable reporting adopted by stakeholders.

Note: This is a remote U.S. role with C/H potential. U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders only. W-2 only. No 1099, no C2C, no sponsorship.