Enterprise Data Project Manager

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a seasoned and highly effective Enterprise Data Project Manager to lead a critical workstream within a large-scale enterprise data transformation program. This role goes far beyond traditional project management and requires an individual who can take ownership of complex, ambiguous challenges, drive alignment across stakeholders with competing perspectives, and create momentum where progress has stalled.

The ideal candidate is a facilitator, problem solver, and relationship builder who thrives in situations where there is no clear answer and multiple constituencies have different views of the path forward. We are looking for someone who can independently establish the agenda, frame key decisions, guide productive discussions, and help teams converge on practical outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Reporting to program leadership, as a Full-Time Specialist on our team, you will lead project management activities supporting the rollout and adoption of enterprise data standards within a large-scale Enterprise Business Model (EBM) transformation initiative. You will serve as a key driver of stakeholder engagement, issue resolution, decision management, and program execution across multiple business and technology teams.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can establish clarity where ambiguity exists, identify and drive resolution of critical open questions, and build alignment among stakeholders with differing perspectives and priorities. You will partner closely with business leaders, data governance teams, product owners, architects, and program leadership to ensure successful execution and adoption of enterprise data standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of Project or Program Management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives within large enterprises
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise data, governance, business architecture, data management, or transformation programs
• Proven ability to drive outcomes in highly ambiguous environments with incomplete information and evolving requirements
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills, with experience aligning senior leaders and cross-functional teams around complex decisions
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate alignment across stakeholders with conflicting priorities, perspectives, and objectives
• Experience framing complex business and data challenges and guiding teams toward actionable decisions
• Proven ability to influence outcomes and drive progress without direct authority
• Comfortable operating in highly ambiguous environments where requirements, ownership, and desired outcomes are not always clearly defined
• Experience developing and managing decision logs, issue logs, dependency tracking, and governance forums
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex topics into actionable next steps
• Ability to independently establish priorities, manage competing demands, and drive progress with limited oversight
• Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration tools
• Ability to work onsite as needed in the McLean, VA area strongly preferred