Big Data PM

Role: Big Data PM
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Job Overview:

• Skills: Project Management
• Strong PM with background in Data , Big Data
• Experience with Rally and managing metrics in Rally
• Managing Scrum ceremonies and Day to day tracking and workload management

Key Responsibilities:

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented PM with strong expertise in AWS, Python, Snowflake and Azure.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining product vision, managing the product backlog, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions that meet user needs and drive business objectives.
• Must have background of Spark / Hadoop / AWS
• Preferred - Python, Iceberg, GIT, Airflow, DBT, Trino, Snowflake, DBT, Linux/UNIX, Airflow.

Product Vision and Strategy:

• Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap, aligning with company goals and customer needs.
• Gather and analyze market trends and user feedback to inform product direction.

Backlog Management:

• Create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog, ensuring it reflects the needs of stakeholders and aligns with the product strategy.
• Write clear and concise user stories and acceptance criteria, focusing on delivering value to users.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with data engineering, data science, and development teams to ensure successful delivery of product features.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.

Data Solutions Oversight:

• Leverage your knowledge of Informatica, Python, and Airflow to understand technical constraints and opportunities for the product.
• Ensure that data workflows and pipelines are effectively designed to meet business requirements.

User-Centric Approach:

• Engage with end-users to gather feedback and validate product features, ensuring alignment with user needs.
• Champion user experience and work to improve product usability and functionality.

Performance Tracking:

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and user satisfaction.
• Analyze data and user feedback to drive continuous improvement of the product.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of product requirements, user stories, and release notes.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on product development status and roadmap progress.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in product management or a related role, preferably in a data-driven environment.
• Experience with data engineering tools and practices, specifically Informatica, Python, and Apache Airflow.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with data integration, ETL processes, and data workflow management.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Understanding of SQL and data modeling concepts is a plus.