Senior Data Project Manager

Responsibilities: Lead complex Product Data Management, Master Data, and business process initiatives from definition through implementation and stabilization Turn strategic objectives into clear project scope, objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and execution plans Maintain integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, dependencies, and governance routines Provide functional leadership to regional and global cross-functional teams and align stakeholders across business, IT, and external partners Monitor progress, risks, issues, decisions, and interdependencies; provide timely updates to stakeholders Identify, assess, and mitigate complex risks and ambiguities; propose actionable solutions Manage scope changes via governance and change control processes Drive data quality, standardization, governance, and process improvement across Engineering, PDM, and Master Data Collaborate with Product Owners, Developers, and stakeholders to define requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria Lead solution validation and UAT activities with planning, execution, and sign-off Coordinate change management and deployment activities for business readiness and adoption in NAM Facilitate governance meetings and stakeholder communications to drive timely decisions Manage project costs and budgets; coordinate vendors and external partners Drive continuous improvement in PDM practices, processes, and governance

Key requirements: Advanced knowledge of Engineering Product Data Management, PDM, Master Data, and related processes Ability to lead highly complex, cross-functional initiatives with regional/global stakeholders Strong project leadership across scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and change management Ability to interpret complex information, clarify ambiguity, and provide practical recommendations Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and collaboration skills Ability to guide teams without direct reporting authority Strong organizational judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities Continuous improvement mindset focused on data quality, governance, and measurable value Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field 3+ years of project management experience with cross-functional delivery Proven track record delivering complex projects and measurable outcomes Experience in Engineering, PDM, Master Data, data governance, or related domains Knowledge of PM methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid Experience with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills stakeholder management communication facilitation Engineering Product Data Management Product Data Management Master Data