Data Quality Project Management - Pinnacle Group

Job Title: Data Quality Project Manager
Location: New Castle, DE (3 days onsite - Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months initial contract with extension for longer term

Job Description

The Data Quality and Governance organization within Operations & Technology is responsible for driving data architecture to deliver front to back design, identify gaps, and implement a robust governance framework across O&T. A key focus is on Data Quality including completeness, accuracy and timeliness across data flows. The function is responsible for extensive partnering across Asset Classes to drive key initiatives and associated deliverables for the data strategy and manage change with the right governance frame.

The Project Technology Lead (IT Project Tech Lead) is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Key Responsibilities include:

•Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.

•Interfaces with senior project staff and client senior management teams regarding status of projects.

•Recommends and oversees process improvements.

•Has considerable business impact through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes and industry standards.

•Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.

•Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.

•Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.

•Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

•Persuades and influences others through and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.

•Works with cross functional teams to develop, test, implement and maintain data quality rules.

•Analyzing data quality exceptions to identify root cause and business impact for data quality issues raised.

•Enhancing data quality process automation, governance, and reporting.

•Preparing and presenting written and verbal updates to senior management.

•Ensuring adherence to best practices supporting Client Program, Project, and Data Management Standards

•Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Required Skills:

•6+ years' experience in a data related technology role and subject matter expert in overall field

•Ability to write SQL queries and review stored procedures

•Experience working with Database, Reporting & Analytics

•Experience in issue tracking and governance with systems like JIRA/HPQC is a plus

•Proven stakeholder management and team leadership skills

•Data and results oriented with excellent attention to detail

•Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage competing priorities while delivering results quickly and effectively

•Exceptional level of motivation and diligence coupled with excellent communications skills (verbal and written), as well as strong relationship building

Education:

•Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience / Master's degree

Pay Range: $65/hr - $70/hr

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