Discovery Project Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Project, Product Manager/Delivery Lead to join our Data Solutions team. We are headquartered in St Louis, but this position can work anywhere in the US and is REMOTE.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Project Manager to lead complex, client-facing data transformation initiatives from strategy through execution. This role requires a leader who combines strong project and program management expertise with a deep understanding of modern data platforms, cloud technologies, data migration, and AI-enabled delivery practices.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at both the executive and delivery levels, translating business objectives into actionable plans while ensuring successful implementation, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, driving strategic initiatives across data modernization, migration, and transformation programs.
Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data transformation initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from discovery and planning through implementation, deployment, and hypercare.
• Develop program roadmaps, execution plans, milestones, KPIs, and success metrics to drive delivery and business outcomes.
• Translate Statements of Work (SOWs) into actionable project plans, managing scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to support data migration, cloud modernization, data engineering, and platform transformation programs.
• Facilitate discussions around data architecture, migration strategies, data quality, and implementation approaches.
• Leverage AI tools to improve project planning, requirements development, risk analysis, reporting, testing, and team productivity.
• Build strong relationships with clients and executive stakeholders, providing clear communication, governance, and strategic guidance throughout program delivery.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful execution, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project or program management experience leading enterprise data initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering complex data transformation, migration, cloud, or data engineering programs.
• Strong experience with at least one of the following:
  • Databricks
  • Snowflake
  • Search platforms
  • Product Information Management (PIM) solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects through the complete lifecycle from discovery through deployment.
• Experience organizing and managing delivery through epics, workstreams, and user stories while maintaining program-level visibility.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data architecture concepts
  • Data migration strategies
  • Data quality frameworks
  • Cloud-based data platforms
  • Implementation methodologies
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong forecasting, planning, risk management, and dependency management capabilities.
• Experience creating project roadmaps, milestone plans, KPIs, and success metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Consulting or professional services experience.
• Experience leading client-facing engagements across multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements and priorities.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum certifications, or cloud/data platform certifications.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting removed.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $92,118 to $202,730. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.
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