Data Program Manager

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Affirma is an award-winning consultancy specializing in Mobile, Cloud, Business Intelligence, SharePoint, Technology Infrastructure, Custom Development, Visual Design, and Staffing Services. We focus on delivering true, measurable business value to our clients. We have top industry customer satisfaction and are dedicated to delivering dependable and reliable solutions that exceed client expectations. Affirma's motto is quality solutions on budget, on time, every time.

Qualifications

· 5-7 years of experience in data and project or program management.

· A minimum of four (4) years project leadership experience using proven methodologies for data projects

· A minimum of three (3) years of experience managing large programs or project portfolios

· In depth knowledge and extensive practical experience with project management methodologies including PMBOK and Agile methodologies.

· Working knowledge of PowerBI/Tableau or Data processes.

· Azure / Databricks nice to have.

· Experience representing PMO or IS Department management in meetings with executive-level project or program stakeholders

· Demonstrated ability to guide individual and group stakeholder discussions and requirements gathering interviews

• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts and requirements to business users and supporting IT groups
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with some level of ambiguity to implement customer and project requirements with minimal supervision
• Driven by analytics and naturally curious to ask “why” and “what if”
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders, team members, and in documentation
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and/or experience

Responsibilities

· Knowledge of IT Business metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks related IT finance, IT Service Management, and IT Project Portfolio Management

· Ability to create a roadmap of project and non-project work in support of strategic outcomes including the planning, resourcing and budgeting to execute on that roadmap

· Ability to perform as an agile Scrum Master or Product Owner

· Ability to define success criteria for the Program of projects including KPIs and metrics related to the business outcomes required from the program

· Knowledge of data visualization techniques and ability to oversee creation of digital dashboards in tools like Tableau

· Expert knowledge and proven experience in establishing and managing large programs and/or a portfolio of projects.

· Proven ability to design, execute and oversee complex change management plans and programs to prepare the organization for the changes a program will introduce

· Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership and all levels of the organization

· Ability to lead governance teams through complex reviews, helping them to drive through critical decision points

· Strong human relations skills with ability to direct and motivate the work of others

· Strong financial management and budgeting experience

· Strong vendor management expertise and ability to negotiate with internal and external service providers

· Solid understanding of IS staffing and resource management models

· Excellent communication skills

· Expert facilitator including executive team facilitation

· Strong ability to explain, present, and discuss difficult information and gain group agreement at all levels in an organization

· Proven ability to lead teams of senior managers to define complex problems and develop effective solutions

· Expert knowledge and proven experience in project/program management methodologies and techniques

· Proven ability to mature and continually improve project methodology, approach, tools, and outcomes

· Proven ability to mentor and grow successful project leaders

Preferred experience includes:

· Background in computer science or related technical field

· Knowledge of programming or scripting language like SQL, R, or Python

Accountabilities and Measures

· Keeping our clients happy

· Working and collaborating well with internal and external team members

· Staying within project budget targets

Why Affirma?

· One of Ireland’s Top 12 Tech Companies to Watch (According to The Irish Times)

· Casual environment, surrounded by incredibly intelligent and motivated co-workers, and a performance-driven culture

· Flexible Schedule

· Opportunity for growth

· Great location, great people, exciting projects, and tons of fun

· Opportunity to work Remote in Ireland

Affirma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not make employment decisions or otherwise discriminates based on race, creed, colour, national origin, sex, military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent