Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Project Manager to lead large-scale data, analytics, and cloud transformation initiatives within a complex enterprise environment. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, architecture, analytics, and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of strategic technology programs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical project management background with hands-on experience leading enterprise data platform and analytics initiatives. Candidates with stable full-time consulting and end-client experience are strongly preferred over career contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise data, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives
• Coordinate project execution across data engineers, architects, analysts, and third-party vendors
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and dependencies
• Provide clear communication and status updates to executive leadership and business stakeholders
• Identify, track, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance, compliance, and security standards
• Support Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies including SAFe
• Drive process improvement and identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8–12+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Strong experience managing enterprise data, analytics, cloud modernization, or digital transformation programs
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams in large enterprise environments
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills
• Full-time employment background in consulting and/or enterprise environments preferred

Preferred Skills & Technologies

• Enterprise cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
• Data engineering and analytics ecosystems including Databricks
• Agile and project management tools such as Azure DevOps and ServiceNow
• BI and reporting platforms including Power BI and Tableau
• PMP, SAFe, Scrum, or Agile certifications are highly preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates local to Richmond, Virginia are preferred
• Candidates open to relocation or regular onsite presence will also be considered
• This role requires a strong technical delivery mindset with experience supporting enterprise-scale data initiatives

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate