Data Program Project Portfolio Manager

The Data Program/Project/Portolio Manager (Data PPPM) is a key member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics team and will be focused on managing data-related projects, including the execution of the Firm Data Strategy, a key initiative of the firm. The Firm Data Strategy is focused on evolving the data of the Firm into a true strategic asset and the enterprise core is the engine that is driving the harmonization of data from disparate sources into a true integrated enterprise view. The Data PM is responsible managing all the projects within EDS with a primary focus related the implementation of the enterprise core Databricks platform, including managing the interdependencies between projects. What You Will Do: Manages the overall execution and management of the portfolio of data-centric projects, ensuring alignment to business priorities, timelines, dependencies, and expected outcomes Serves as the primary liaison to the service lines and internal customer relationships for new and on-going data-centric projects Partners with internal FTS groups, including ePMO, Product Line Managers, and Portfolio Management, to coordinate priorities, resolve dependencies, and drive cross-functional execution Oversees the data request intake and estimation process ensuring requests are appropriately evaluated, prioritized, scoped, and communicated to stakeholders Manages the scope definition and requirement gathering facilitating alignment between business needs, technical feasibility, and project delivery expectations Owns resource planning and capacity management across assigned projects, partnering with leaders to support effective prioritization and allocation of team resources Owns portfolio status reporting and management communications, providing clear visibility to progress, risks, issues, decisions, and leadership-level updates Contributes as a key member of the Data Center of Excellence, helping advance project management standards, and data delivery effectiveness Participating in Data Governance Steering Committee and Data Advisory Council Meetings as required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Five (5)+years experience in overall program/project management of modern enterprise data and analytics platforms, including working directly with internal functional groups to understand and harmonize a portfolio of projects Experience in resource planning for centralized data teams Experience in managing a data request intake process for enterprise data platforms Experience in resource management Experience in risk / issue tracking Follow and contribute to Forvis Mazars’ program and project management competency. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field