Senior Program Manager – Data Lakehouse Transition

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Program Manager to lead the end-to-end transition of data systems to a modern Data Lakehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering large-scale data transformation programs and managing complex customer data ecosystems. You will work across technology, data engineering, analytics, and business teams to drive successful delivery and adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the program management of the Data Lakehouse transition, from planning to execution and post-implementation support.
• Manage cross-functional teams including data engineers, architects, BI developers, cloud experts, and business analysts.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders on goals, timelines, risks, and deliverables for a multi-phase migration roadmap.
• Develop and maintain detailed program plans, including workstreams for data ingestion, transformation, governance, and reporting.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are embedded into the solution.
• Coordinate with business units to ensure minimal disruption to critical data services during the transition.
• Proactively manage program risks, dependencies, change control, and communications.
• Track key KPIs and provide executive-level reporting on program progress, blockers, and value realization.
• Support organizational readiness, training, and adoption of new tools and practices.
• Ensure that customer data is transitioned securely and compliantly, in alignment with internal policies and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program/project management in large-scale IT or data transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of data platforms, data lakes, lakehouses, and cloud-based architectures (Databricks, Delta Lake, Snowflake, etc.).
• Experience managing complex customer data systems with a high degree of data variety, volume, and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder management, cross-team coordination, and executive communication.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid project methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PgMP, or SAFe certification.
• Experience with cloud ecosystems such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Background in industries with complex customer universes (e.g., Banking, Insurance, Healthcare, Telecom).
• Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and security best practices.

Why Join Us:

• Be a key driver in a strategic data transformation initiative.
• Collaborate with cutting-edge data and cloud teams.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and leadership exposure.
• High-visibility role with opportunity for long-term impact and growth.