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Project Manager - Business Intelligence Initiatives

Date Posted: Apr 28, 2025

Job #1669769
Contract
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Title:
Project Manager, Data & Analytics Solutions

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of data and analytics projects that support strategic business initiatives. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning cross-functional teams—including Business, IT, and Analytics—ensuring cohesive execution, transparency, and measurable impact. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, communicator, and problem-solver, experienced in managing complex projects from inception through delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution

  • Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of analytics and business intelligence initiatives across the enterprise.

  • Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans, timelines, and deliverables.

  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure consistent alignment on goals, risks, and priorities.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Work closely with business stakeholders, SMEs, and technical teams to gather and document requirements.

  • Define project scope, success metrics, and timelines in collaboration with key partners.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, facilitating ongoing communication and decision-making.

Project Management & Delivery Excellence

  • Oversee multiple data-focused projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality, time, and budget expectations.

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

  • Identify, escalate, and resolve risks or roadblocks proactively.

Strategic Communication

  • Lead effective working sessions, status meetings, and stakeholder presentations.

  • Maintain transparent communication across project teams, leadership, and partners.

  • Represent the Data & Analytics team’s vision, priorities, and progress in internal forums.

Resource & Budget Management

  • Assist with resource planning to ensure successful execution of initiatives.

  • Monitor and manage project budgets, forecasting needs and adjusting plans as necessary.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master’s degree a plus

  • 5+ years of experience managing data-driven and analytics projects

  • PMP, PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

  • Strong understanding of data management, governance, and analytics best practices

  • Proficiency with analytics tools such as SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and/or Python

  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence at all levels

  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and high impact

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