Senior Databricks Project Manager

Stitch

. Own integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, and dependencies .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid, while effectively managing budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications. Proven ability to deliver data platform and integration projects, ensuring governance and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

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Project Management Tool MasteryBudget OwnershipAgile MethodologyData Platform Project DeliveryChange Control

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Hard Skills

Budget ForecastingVariance AnalysisRisk MitigationIssue ResolutionProject DocumentationData IntegrationDependency MappingExecutive ReportingFull-Lifecycle ImplementationGovernance Knowledge

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityClient-Facing CommunicationCross-Functional Team Management

Tools & Technologies

ClickUpMS ProjectSmartsheetJiraDatabricksSnowflakeBrazeSalesforce Marketing CloudAdobeOracle

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPSAFeScrum Master

Industry Keywords

Data PlatformData IntegrationEnterprise IT ProjectsMarketing TechnologyAI Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own integrated project plans covering scope, schedule, cost, and dependencies
Manage critical path and scenario planning
Own budgets and forecasts; track burn, perform variance analysis, and re-baseline when needed
Support statements of work and change management
Own risk mitigation and issue resolution
Own change control and document scope, cost, and timeline impacts
Drive buy-in across client IT, data, and business stakeholders
Influence timelines and challenge client IT defaults
Select and tailor Stitch’s SEW delivery methodology based on project context, client maturity, and team capability
Design project dashboards and automated reporting
Produce executive updates that surface risk
Manage cross-team dependencies across client IT, data engineering, security, and vendors
Enforce governance at the project level
Write executive summaries, decision memos, steering committee decks, and detailed delivery plans
Partner with Databricks practice leadership to define repeatable PM standards
Manage time to meet billable targets of 36+ hours per week
Travel up to 20% for client meetings, workshops, and onsite engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

PM tool mastery: setup, reporting, and hygiene in ClickUp, MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent
Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodology selection and tailoring
Budget ownership: forecasting, variance analysis, EAC, and burn tracking
RAID ownership: proactive risk modeling, mitigation planning, and structured issue surfacing
Change control: scope boundaries, requirements traceability, and assumption documentation
2–5 years delivering data platform, data integration, or enterprise IT projects, such as Databricks, Snowflake, cloud data warehouses, or data pipelines
Experience implementing or driving net new solutions on the IT side of client ecosystems
At least one full-lifecycle implementation led or co-led from discovery through launch
Proven ability to influence IT teams without direct authority
Passion for leveraging AI for efficient documentation, such as Gemini or Claude
Documentation mastery: project charters, integrated plans, dependency maps, risk registers, go/no-go briefs, and closure reports
Governance knowledge: stage gates, compliance checklists, audit logs, and PMO standards
5–9 years of project management consulting experience or applicable experience
2–5 years of IT or data consulting experience or applicable experience
Consulting or agency background preferred
Marketing technology familiarity, such as Braze, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe, or Oracle, is a plus
PM certifications such as PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or equivalent are a plus
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams
Client-facing experience within an agency or consultancy required
Knowledge of AI code editors such as Cursor is a plus
Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401k with company match
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly tech stipend
Paid parental leave
In-person onboarding experience at our HQ in Indianapolis, Indiana
Mental well-being support