Technical Project Manager Data Engineering Data Science

Benefits: HYBRID Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement Technical Project Manager | Data Engineering & Data Science Location: Dallas, TX Hybrid (Onsite + Remote) Employment Type: Full Time / Contract (W2) Duration: 12+ Months (Ongoing) Cloud Environment: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Team Structure: US Onsite Teams and Offshore GCC Teams Compensation: Competitive Market Rate We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong expertise in Data Engineering and Data Science programs to lead enterprise initiatives within a large commercial airline environment. In this role, you will coordinate project delivery between onsite leadership in the United States and offshore Global Capability Center (GCC) teams, driving AWS-based Data Engineering, Analytics, and Machine Learning initiatives from planning through successful delivery. Required Qualifications Technical Skills * Experience managing Data Engineering and/or Data Science projects * Strong understanding of AWS data services: Amazon S3 • AWS Glue • Amazon Redshift • Amazon EMR • Amazon Athena • Amazon SageMaker • AWS Lambda • AWS Step Functions * Knowledge of ETL/ELT frameworks and modern data pipeline architecture * Familiarity with Machine Learning lifecycle management * Experience with Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum or SAFe) * Experience using Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools * Understanding of cloud security, data governance, and data quality best practices Project Management * Experience managing complex enterprise technology programs * Experience coordinating onsite and offshore GCC teams * Strong skills in project planning, dependency management, risk management, and stakeholder communication * Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to executive leadership Professional Skills * Excellent verbal and written communication * Strong organizational and planning abilities * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Comfortable working with cross-functional and multicultural teams Key Responsibilities Project Delivery * Lead end-to-end delivery of Data Engineering and Data Science initiatives * Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and success metrics * Manage project plans, RAID logs, risk registers, and executive status reporting * Lead Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Offshore Team Coordination * Serve as the primary liaison between onsite stakeholders and offshore GCC teams * Coordinate work across multiple time zones * Manage resource planning, priorities, escalations, and delivery governance * Ensure transparency and accountability across distributed teams Technical Leadership AWS Technologies: Amazon S3 • AWS Glue • Amazon Redshift • Amazon EMR • AWS Lambda • Amazon SageMaker • Amazon Athena • AWS Step Functions Additional responsibilities include: * Partner with Data Engineers and Data Scientists * Support architecture reviews and data pipeline planning * Coordinate Machine Learning model deployments * Ensure compliance with cloud security, data governance, and data quality standards Stakeholder Management * Present project updates to executive leadership * Act as the primary point of contact for business and technology stakeholders * Identify project risks and drive mitigation plans * Facilitate collaboration across Engineering, Analytics, Operations, and IT teams Preferred Qualifications Certifications : PMP • PMI-ACP • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) • SAFe • AWS Cloud Practitioner • AWS Solutions Architect Industry Experience : Commercial Airlines • Travel • Transportation • Logistics Additional Technical Experience : Kafka • Amazon Kinesis • Tableau • Amazon QuickSight • Microsoft Power BI • DataOps • MLOps Domain Knowledge : Passenger Operations • Revenue Management • Fleet Analytics • Loyalty Programs Before You Apply Please ensure you meet most of the following qualifications: * Experience managing Data Engineering or Data Science programs * Strong understanding of AWS data services * Experience leading Agile project teams * Experience coordinating onsite and offshore teams * Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills * Ability to work in a Hybrid environment * Valid authorization to work in the United States under one of the accepted work authorization categories Flexible work from home options available. Compensation: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour About Us We work to deliver profitability in your business – with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses. Work Approach Our Philosophy Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal. Work Policy We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution. The Future SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. 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