Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Delivery Leader to oversee the execution of strategic Analytics and AI projects. This individual will be responsible for ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery of initiatives across data and analytics programs, managing project organization, and serving as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams.

This role requires strong delivery expertise across agile and waterfall methodologies, deep experience in stakeholder engagement, and familiarity with the Azure ecosystem, including tools like Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure DevOps. The ideal candidate brings a track record of leading complex, cross-functional data initiatives with confidence, clarity, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Analytics and AI projects, from initiation through implementation and transition to operations.
• Partner closely with business stakeholders to align project goals with strategic objectives and ensure value realization.
• Drive project planning activities including scoping, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and reporting.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies or stage-gate processes based on project needs (Scrum or Waterfall).
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and business functions to translate requirements and remove roadblocks.
• Ensure strong governance and compliance with delivery standards, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
• Track key metrics such as scope, budget, timeline, and benefit realization to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of delivery practices within the analytics and AI domain.

Your qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in project/program management with a focus on data, analytics, or AI initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary programs using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• Experience delivering projects involving Azure Data Services, including Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure DevOps.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence, communicate, and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of data governance, data modeling, and AI/ML deployment frameworks is a plus.
• PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe certification is advantageous.

Preferred:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to understand and interpret technical details.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving project environments.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on outcomes and team empowerment.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Azure Boards, or similar project tracking platforms.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Salary Range:

The anticipated average base pay range for this position is $107,000.00 - $179,000.00. In addition, this role is eligible for an attractive incentive compensation program and benefits. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the base posted.