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Description

Remote- PST preferred

Technical Program Manager – Data Science Portfolio

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• Technical Program/Project Management, Communication, Operations,
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

 Nice-to-Have Skills

• Data Science, Portfolio Management, Process Improvement

Overview

• Seeking a Technical Program Manager with 5–10 years of experience working with technical teams.
• The candidate will manage, prioritize, and drive impact across a portfolio of data science projects and initiatives.
• This role blends advanced analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to enable data-driven decision-making and maximize business value.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and managing the data science project portfolio
• Support project prioritization and resource allocation
• Facilitate communication between data science teams and stakeholders
• Maintain documentation and dashboards related to portfolio status 

Core Responsibilities

Portfolio Oversight & Strategic Alignment

• Drive visibility and execution of key operational and transformative data science initiatives
• Partner with leadership to identify long-term plans, priorities, and critical focus areas
• Align technical roadmaps with organizational OKRs and business objectives
• Prepare and present summary reports on milestones, status, and success metrics for the portfolio

Project Intake & Resource Management

• Develop and streamline processes for project intake and resource balancing
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources across multiple projects and teams
• Monitor and improve adherence to deadlines, reduce delays, and increase project throughput

Analytical Leadership

• Leverage advanced analytical techniques to draw insights from structured and unstructured data
• Guide teams in analytical design, modeling, and data visualization to support decision-making
• Apply emerging quantitative tools and techniques to enhance research conclusions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, IDC Pillars)
• Facilitate strategic discussions and planning sessions to define key focus areas
• Ensure consistent messaging and communication across the organization

Operational Excellence

• Track progress to key results and ensure delivery on commitments
• Provide ongoing support for production incidents and requests
• Drive improvements in systems, processes, and tools to enhance portfolio performance

Qualifications

• Experience in data science, analytics, project/program/portfolio management
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to drive organizational priorities
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and visualization
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate in high-growth, fast-paced environments and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and influencing executive decisions