What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager - Data Engineering position at Affine?
Role:
We are looking for a results-driven Technical Project Manager (TPM) with a strong execution focus to lead and deliver complex data engineering projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in Azure technologies, Databricks, and data engineering tools, coupled with exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and project planning skills. This role demands a proactive individual who can align technical execution with strategic objectives while fostering collaboration across teams.
Responsibilities:
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between technical teams, product teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
- Program Planning & Execution: Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Oversee task allocation, ensure timely execution, and track progress to completion.
- Technical Expertise: Demonstrate a solid understanding of engineering concepts and processes. Experience with data marts and data warehousing is highly preferred.
- Agile Leadership: Implement and promote Agile practices, particularly Scrum, within the team. Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, enhancing their understanding and adoption of Agile principles.
- Scrum Master Responsibilities: Facilitate Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Ensure the team adheres to Agile practices.
- Impediment Removal: Identify and address blockers affecting team progress. Foster an environment that supports productivity and innovation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple teams to manage dependencies, risks, and program deliverables. Ensure transparency and effective communication across all levels.
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Proactively address challenges and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong execution-focused Data Engineering Technical Project Manager (TPM) with expertise in driving end-to-end project delivery
- Good understanding of Azure technologies, Databricks, and other data engineering tools
- Leadership skills to guide teams effectively
- Project Planning, resource management, and hands-on support to address technical challenges while ensuring timely completion of project milestones
- Excellent stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and a results-driven approach to ensure project success; Act as a bridge between technical execution and strategic objectives, fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful solutions.