Senior Project Manager

Company: Software Guidance & Assistance
Location: Oakland
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Software Guidance Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Project Managerfor a CONTRACTassignment with one of our premierclients in Metro-Detroit, MI. This role will be within the Data Insights Analytics team in Corporate Services, you will be responsible for the execution of our Business Intelligence strategy. This position directly manages Developers and Analysts resources (permanent and contract) responsible for the delivery of data solutions including data warehouses, reports, dashboards and projects. Known internally as Independent Contractor - Data Insights Analytics BI Manager, this is a full-time contract role located in Southfield, MI reporting to the Data Insights Analytics ManagerPlatform Architect. Key Responsibilities Provide oversight and direction to team members on day-to-day operational tasks. Plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and deliver value-based data solutions in alignment to business needs and departmental goals. Coach, mentor and develop team members. Foster a culture of teamwork and unity among team members that allows different point of views, understanding and appreciation of diversity, and working effectively together to enable individual and department success. Lead complex BI projects from inception to delivery. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor deliverables and provide status updates. Lead Demand Management meetings with business partners and stakeholders in order to determine priority and set user expectations. Plan, evaluate and improve departmental processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality and efficiency. Collaborate with various teams across IT for alignment on processes, strategies, architectural designs, roadmaps, priorities and resources. Provide support of existing applications and services provided by the Data Insights Analytics team. Build and maintain relationships with key business partners and Business Relationship Managers. Additional responsibilities as identified. Qualifications Requirements A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics or a related field is required relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. A minimum of 7 years' experience in an IT leadership role with at least 5 years in Business Intelligence and Analytics. Experience in an established consulting firm is a plus. Experience with Power BI (or similar tools), Azure, Data Lake, Data Warehouse and relational databases is a must. Self-starter, experienced working in a dynamic environment with proven delivery success. Demonstrated experience managing complex BI projects such as the implementation of data warehouses, data marts, reporting and visualization solutions. Clear communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels Strong prioritization, planning, analytical, requirement gathering and presentation skills. Good facility with general MS Office and Project Management tools is desired. Experience with Finance terms and ideas is a definite asset. Must be familiar with and promote and abide by all Firm values as defined by the Code of Conduct and in terms of Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion. Ability to work full time primarily in our Southfield office and in a remote environment physically able to sitstand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday. SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. To view all of our available job postings andor to learn more about SGA please visit us online at www.sgainc.com httpwww.sgainc.com .

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