Founded in 1989, Eliassen Group is an award-winning consulting, staffing, and recruiting company. In 2018, Eliassen Group merged with Principle Solutions Group
Senior Project Manager, Data Strategy and Modernization
Location
North Carolina
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$62 - $72 / hour
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Senior Project Manager, Data Strategy and Modernization
Eliassen Group
Senior Project Manager, Data Strategy & Modernization Location: NC-Charlotte Type: Contract Category: Program/Project Management Industry: Energy Reference ID: JN -052026-107120 Job Description: Hybrid 3 days in office in Charlotte, NC Our client is seeking a Data Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives focused on process optimization and system modernization within data management operations. This role will play a key part in driving the retirement of a legacy system and managing the successful migration of operations to a modern enterprise database platform. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in leading complex, cross-functional projects in dynamic environments, with the ability to balance operational efficiency, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and data integrity. This is a highly visible role requiring excellent communication, leadership, and project execution skills. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $62.00 to $72.00/hr. w2 JN -052026-107120 Responsibilities: - Lead end-to-end delivery of system migration and process improvement initiatives. - Manage retirement of a legacy system and migration to an enterprise database platform. - Develop and execute project plans including scope, schedule, budget, resources, and risk mitigation. - Coordinate cross-functional teams (Data Management, IT, business) to ensure seamless execution. - Monitor progress, manage dependencies, and implement corrective actions to meet delivery goals. - Ensure minimal business disruption, strong system performance, and zero data loss during transition. - Drive process optimization initiatives and improve SLA performance and operational efficiency. - Communicate project status, risks, and updates to stakeholders and senior leadership. - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage dependencies and develop contingency plans. - Lead teams through influence, facilitate workshops, and drive stakeholder alignment and adoption. Experience Requirements: - 10+ years of project management experience in complex, cross-functional environments. - Proven success leading system migrations, process optimization, and projects with significant external dependencies. - Strong stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and facilitation skills. - Expertise with project management tools such as MS Project and Jira. - Proficiency with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies. - Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for reporting and presentations. - Experience with change management methodologies and business process modeling or workflow optimization tools. - Analytical mindset with data visualization capabilities and budget management familiarit+ Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree. - PMP certification preferred. - Agile or Scrum certifications highly desirable. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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