Technical Project Manager

Job description

**About SunnyData:** At SunnyData, a leading Databricks technology partner, our mission is to empower customers with scalable architectures, robust data engineering pipelines, seamless data consumption layers, and advanced ML and AI applications. As a **Technical Project Manager** you will help project leaders to drive the execution of technical projects and foster agile ways of working. **The Impact You Will Have** - **Keep the team organized and moving:** Coordinate meetings, ceremonies, and project logistics to ensure teams remain aligned and productive. - **Maintain communication clarity:** Capture notes, decisions, and action items during client and internal meetings, and share updates promptly with stakeholders. - **Support tracking and follow-up:** Monitor action items, dependencies, and deadlines, following up with the appropriate owners to maintain delivery momentum. - **Enable effective collaboration:** Facilitate smooth communication between cross-functional teams (technical leads, engineers, client stakeholders), helping reduce friction and misunderstandings. Strong negotiation skills and proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders. - **Identify project risks and roadblocks:** Proactively monitor and work with the technical team to provide solutions to keep the engagement on track. - **Promote lightweight agile practices:** Support the team in using simple, effective agile habits such as ceremonies, visual boards, and feedback loops, to improve predictability and transparency. **Required Experience** - Experience working with **IT or technology teams** in an agile environment. - Strong **stakeholder management skills** with a track record of building relationships to influence and drive change. - Excellent **problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills**. - Strong **planning, organizational, and time-management** abilities. - Demonstrated qualities of a **strong team player** with a proactive mindset. - Agile mindset, with experience performing Scrum Master duties or facilitating agile ceremonies across multiple teams. - **Advanced English level** (both written and spoken), with the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business stakeholders. - Experience managing **data or software projects**, preferably in analytics, ML/AI, or data engineering environments. - Comfort with **ambiguity** and the ability to remain positive, confident, and resourceful in complex or unexpected situations. - Excellent **verbal and written communication skills**, able to translate between business and technical stakeholders. - Strong **technical acumen**, with the ability to understand and communicate technical challenges and program execution. **Preferred experience** - Experience in **cloud platforms** (Databricks, AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus. - Certifications such as **CSM, PSM, or Agile Project Management** are a plus. - Understanding of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Trello, etc. **Education:** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field is preferred. **Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:** SunnyData is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the world around us. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to unbiased hiring practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. **Why Join SunnyData?** - **Innovative Environment:** Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders in data engineering and AI. - **Customer Impact:** Make a real difference in how businesses leverage data for strategic decision-making. - **Career Growth:** Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. - **Collaborative Culture:** Join a supportive team that values collaboration and knowledge sharing. If you are passionate about data engineering and enjoy engaging with clients to solve their most challenging problems, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a key player in SunnyData's success story.