Technical Data Program Manager

Company:Marsh

Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Mexico City office and be onsite 3 days a week:

What can you expect?

The Data, Analytics, and AI Engineering team (DnAi) is a global capability within the MercerTech organization. Our mission is to enable business data strategy through strategic partnerships across business, operations, and technology teams, bringing best-in-class Data, Analytics, and AI engineering capabilities to solve business-critical problems and opportunities. The DnAi team creates, deploys, and maintains data infrastructure and capabilities that differentiate our businesses and delight our clients. We are a collaborative group who have fun working together to create ‘move the needle’ data outcomes for Mercer’s health, wealth, and career practices.

 What is in it for you?

• A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match 
• Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership from the business. 
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations. 
• Entitled to vacation, floating holidays, time off to give back to your community, sick days, and national holidays (with early dismissal). 

We will count on you to:

 •Lead and manage technical data projects using Agile methodologies, from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project goals, objectives, and deliverables.

•Develop and maintain Agile project plans, including sprint backlogs, user stories, and task boards.

•Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams, including data analysts, engineers, developers, and stakeholders, to ensure effective project execution.

•Define project scope, objectives, and requirements, and ensure alignment with business goals and strategies.

•Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as needed.

•Monitor project progress using Agile metrics, track key performance indicators, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

•Manage project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking, and reporting.

•Ensure compliance with data governance policies, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.

•Regularly solicit feedback from stakeholders, product owner, and project team members to ensure continuous improvement, sharing that feedback openly with your supporting pod lead and squad peers to create cross-project improvement opportunities

•Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting effective communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement through Agile practices.

•Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management, project management, and Agile methodologies.

What you need to have:

•5+ years’ experience as a Technical Data Project Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex data projects using Agile methodologies.

•3+ years’ prior experience with data management, data infrastructure, data governance, data quality, data security, or a combination.

•Strong knowledge of data management principles, methodologies, and tools.

•Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

•Proficiency in Agile project management methodologies, and Agile project management software (ADO, JIRA, etc.)

•Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional Agile teams.

•Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

•Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple Agile projects simultaneously.

What makes you stand out?

• Data domain expertise in one or more areas: US healthcare, International healthcare, benefits management, talent and rewards, and/or HR consulting services.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) and Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) are preferred.
• Master’s degree in information technology, business, or a related field
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques is a plus.
• Direct report people management experience
• Data strategy facilitation experience

If you are interested, please send your CV in English.

Interviews will be held in English.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman s serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.