Program Manager, Data Ecosystem

The Program Manager, Data Ecosystem, will play a critical role in realizing our data vision by leading the execution of a cohesive set of strategic initiatives within the Data Ecosystem portfolio. This individual will be responsible for orchestrating efforts across various technical and business teams, ensuring alignment with the overall data strategy, and driving measurable outcomes. A strong focus will be placed on proactive initiative identification, meticulous development, diligent tracking, and the orchestration of a streamlined quarterly planning cycle for all program activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiative Lifecycle Management (Identification, Development, Tracking):

  • Collaborate with the Senior Director, Data Ecosystem, and key stakeholders to identify, define, and prioritize strategic data initiatives that support the overall Data Ecosystem roadmap.

  • Lead the development of detailed program and project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource requirements, and success metrics.

  • Establish and maintain robust tracking mechanisms to monitor progress, identify potential risks, and ensure timely and successful delivery of all initiatives within the portfolio.

  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and manage dependencies across initiatives to ensure seamless execution.

  • Develop and present regular program status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to leadership and relevant stakeholders, providing transparent and actionable insights into progress and performance.

• Quarterly Planning Cycle Management:

  • Design, implement, and manage a structured quarterly planning cycle for the Data Ecosystem initiatives in conjunction with the horizontal engineering quarterly planning cadence.

  • Facilitate planning sessions with initiative owners, technical leads, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, resource allocation, and realistic goal setting for each quarter.

  • Ensure that quarterly plans are clearly communicated, understood, and adhered to by all contributing teams.

  • Monitor adherence to quarterly commitments and facilitate adjustments as necessary in response to changing priorities or unforeseen challenges.

• Program Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Provide strong leadership and guidance to cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

  • Collaborate effectively with engineering, data science, business units, and external partners to ensure integrated and successful program delivery.

  • Drive accountability across teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and ownership for all program components.

• Process Improvement:

  • Continuously evaluate and improve program management processes, tools, and templates to enhance efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in program and project management, with at least 3 years directly managing large-scale data-related programs or initiatives.

• Demonstrated ability to provide strong project and program leadership, guide cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives to successful completion.

• Proven experience in developing and executing comprehensive program plans, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management.

• Expertise in establishing and managing structured planning cycles (e.g., quarterly planning, OKRs).

• Strong understanding of data concepts, including data governance, data management, data quality, data architecture, and data analytics.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency with project and program management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly preferred. Other relevant certifications (e.g., PgMP, SAFe, Agile certifications) are a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.

• Passion for data and its potential to drive business value.

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Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Bonus Eligible?

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Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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