Sr. Technical Project Manager (Google Cloud Data Platform & AI)

Job Title: Sr. Technical Project Manager (Google Cloud Data Platform & AI) - Only on W2Location: Dearborn, MIDuration: Lon TermJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology initiatives for an automotive client. The ideal candidate will have strong project management experience, Agile expertise, and a technical understanding of data platforms and data pipelines.Key Responsibilities:Manage the end-to-end delivery roadmap for complex, streaming data pipelines (utilizing BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Composer/Airflow, and dbt/Dataform).Direct experience managing programs built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically showcasing familiarity with core data components: BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud IAM.Strategic understanding of integrating advanced analytics engineering with MLOps or Generative AI orchestration pipelines (e.g., Vertex AI, vector search indexes) to drive continuous platform innovation.High proficiency with advanced project governance and collaboration tooling (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or advanced Agile management ecosystems).PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) are strongly preferred .Required Skills:8+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience with expertise in Agile/Scrum delivery.Strong experience managing GCP-based projects using BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer (Airflow), and Cloud IAM.Experience overseeing streaming data pipelines, ETL/ELT, dbt/Dataform, and modern data platforms.Knowledge of MLOps, Vertex AI, Generative AI, and AI orchestration pipelines.Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and project governance/reporting tools.Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and risk management skills.PMP/PgMP certification preferred; Automotive industry experience is a plus.Certifications:PMP and/or CSM certification preferred.Education:Bachelor's Degree