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.