{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fc94f1aea760cd1d7a8d384d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc94f1aea760cd1d7a8d384d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc94f1aea760cd1d7a8d384d","title":"Data Program Manager","description":"Job Description\r\nAt K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. We are seeking a Data Program Manager to join K&L Gates. The Data Program Manager oversees roadmap, budget, and timelines for enterprise data initiatives as a senior individual contributor. This role collaborates with engineering, analytics, AI, and business teams to ensure execution, manage dependencies, track metrics, and resolve blockers. It ensures data programs deliver measurable value on time and within scope, supporting the firm's greenfield data and AI efforts. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Engineering, this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service are strongly preferred.\r\nKey Relationships\r\nDirector, Enterprise Applications, Data, and AI Platforms\r\nSenior Manager, Automation and Development\r\nSenior Manager, Data Engineering\r\nSenior Manager, Enterprise Applications\r\nSenior Applications Architect\r\nData Architect\r\nTeam Lead, Workflow and Automation\r\nTechnical Program Manager\r\nProject Manager\r\nSenior Manager, Data Governance\r\nDirector, Business Transformation Office\r\nBusiness Relationship Manager\r\nManager of Finance Reporting\r\nPower BI Developer\r\nResponsibilities\r\nOwning and maintaining the roadmap for enterprise data programs, aligning with business priorities, data strategy, and the governed build-buy portfolio model.\r\nLeading end-to-end delivery of data initiatives including defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and coordinating dependencies across engineering, analytics, and business partners.\r\nPlanning, managing, and tracking program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures while ensuring financial accountability and providing transparent reporting to leadership.\r\nEstablishing and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate program success and value, translating outcomes into business impact narratives for executives.\r\nOwning program visibility and delivery tracking in Azure DevOps, including portfolio dashboards, sprint board oversight, and work item reporting.\r\nIdentifying, escalating, and resolving delivery blockers and risks affecting timelines or outcomes while proactively handling cross-team dependencies.\r\nTranslating business needs into clear program plans and delivery milestones, enabling governance processes and providing executive-level status updates effectively.\r\nServing as an example for the Enterprise Applications team philosophy, promoting processes, procedures, security, standards, and a knowledge-centered approach to support.\r\nDefining and overseeing testing strategies at the program level, including quality standards, user acceptance frameworks, and validation of business functions.\r\nLeveraging Artificial Intelligence tools—such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and AI-assisted development environments—to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation within daily workflows and assigned tasks.\r\nContributing to the design, development, or maintenance of AI-driven solutions on the firm's Microsoft platform stack within the team's governed portfolio guidelines.\r\nAdhering to the organization's AI governance standards ensuring compliance with responsible use policies, data classification rules, and model deployment review procedures.\r\nQualifications\r\nObtain or hold relevant professional certifications. Required: PMP (Project Management Professional). Recommended: PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner); AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals).\r\nPossess background in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study. Equivalent professional experience and relevant certifications will also be considered.\r\nDemonstrate proficiency translating business needs into functional program requirements, delivery milestones, and concise status updates tailored for executive audiences.\r\nPossess ability to evaluate, learn, and adopt new technologies and platforms independently with minimal guidance.\r\nMaintain a secure, professional workspace for handling confidential information, travel up to 10%, and support scheduled release events with schedule flexibility.\r\nDemonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiences, maintaining professionalism to connect with diverse personalities effectively.\r\nDemonstrate ability to communicate technical concepts visually through diagramming, whiteboarding, and collaborative design tools within a hybrid work environment.\r\n4+ years managing complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives with demonstrated ownership of roadmaps, budgets, and delivery timelines.\r\nDemonstrate experience collaborating with data, analytics, AI, or enterprise technology teams in a program management role.\r\nDemonstrate experience identifying risks and actively eliminating delivery obstacles across intricate, multi-team programs.\r\nDemonstrate experience with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project delivery methodologies and proficiency using Azure DevOps or similar delivery management platforms.\r\nShow experience using AI-assisted tools within a professional engineering or enterprise technology setting.\r\nCompensation Salary $112,000 - $209,000 / year\r\nThe compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.\r\nIn accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Kl Gates","rawCompany":"kl gates","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T03:23:44.673Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Data Program Manager","description":"Job Description\r\nAt K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. We are seeking a Data Program Manager to join K&L Gates. The Data Program Manager oversees roadmap, budget, and timelines for enterprise data initiatives as a senior individual contributor. This role collaborates with engineering, analytics, AI, and business teams to ensure execution, manage dependencies, track metrics, and resolve blockers. It ensures data programs deliver measurable value on time and within scope, supporting the firm's greenfield data and AI efforts. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Engineering, this position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. Candidates must be self-starters who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing the highest quality client service are strongly preferred.\r\nKey Relationships\r\nDirector, Enterprise Applications, Data, and AI Platforms\r\nSenior Manager, Automation and Development\r\nSenior Manager, Data Engineering\r\nSenior Manager, Enterprise Applications\r\nSenior Applications Architect\r\nData Architect\r\nTeam Lead, Workflow and Automation\r\nTechnical Program Manager\r\nProject Manager\r\nSenior Manager, Data Governance\r\nDirector, Business Transformation Office\r\nBusiness Relationship Manager\r\nManager of Finance Reporting\r\nPower BI Developer\r\nResponsibilities\r\nOwning and maintaining the roadmap for enterprise data programs, aligning with business priorities, data strategy, and the governed build-buy portfolio model.\r\nLeading end-to-end delivery of data initiatives including defining scope, managing timelines, mitigating risks, and coordinating dependencies across engineering, analytics, and business partners.\r\nPlanning, managing, and tracking program budgets, forecasts, and expenditures while ensuring financial accountability and providing transparent reporting to leadership.\r\nEstablishing and monitoring key performance indicators to evaluate program success and value, translating outcomes into business impact narratives for executives.\r\nOwning program visibility and delivery tracking in Azure DevOps, including portfolio dashboards, sprint board oversight, and work item reporting.\r\nIdentifying, escalating, and resolving delivery blockers and risks affecting timelines or outcomes while proactively handling cross-team dependencies.\r\nTranslating business needs into clear program plans and delivery milestones, enabling governance processes and providing executive-level status updates effectively.\r\nServing as an example for the Enterprise Applications team philosophy, promoting processes, procedures, security, standards, and a knowledge-centered approach to support.\r\nDefining and overseeing testing strategies at the program level, including quality standards, user acceptance frameworks, and validation of business functions.\r\nLeveraging Artificial Intelligence tools—such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and AI-assisted development environments—to enhance quality, efficiency, and innovation within daily workflows and assigned tasks.\r\nContributing to the design, development, or maintenance of AI-driven solutions on the firm's Microsoft platform stack within the team's governed portfolio guidelines.\r\nAdhering to the organization's AI governance standards ensuring compliance with responsible use policies, data classification rules, and model deployment review procedures.\r\nQualifications\r\nObtain or hold relevant professional certifications. Required: PMP (Project Management Professional). Recommended: PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner); AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals).\r\nPossess background in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related area of study. Equivalent professional experience and relevant certifications will also be considered.\r\nDemonstrate proficiency translating business needs into functional program requirements, delivery milestones, and concise status updates tailored for executive audiences.\r\nPossess ability to evaluate, learn, and adopt new technologies and platforms independently with minimal guidance.\r\nMaintain a secure, professional workspace for handling confidential information, travel up to 10%, and support scheduled release events with schedule flexibility.\r\nDemonstrate exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiences, maintaining professionalism to connect with diverse personalities effectively.\r\nDemonstrate ability to communicate technical concepts visually through diagramming, whiteboarding, and collaborative design tools within a hybrid work environment.\r\n4+ years managing complex, cross-functional programs or initiatives with demonstrated ownership of roadmaps, budgets, and delivery timelines.\r\nDemonstrate experience collaborating with data, analytics, AI, or enterprise technology teams in a program management role.\r\nDemonstrate experience identifying risks and actively eliminating delivery obstacles across intricate, multi-team programs.\r\nDemonstrate experience with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall project delivery methodologies and proficiency using Azure DevOps or similar delivery management platforms.\r\nShow experience using AI-assisted tools within a professional engineering or enterprise technology setting.\r\nCompensation Salary $112,000 - $209,000 / year\r\nThe compensation salary for this position will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to prior experience, relevant expertise, current business needs, and market factors.\r\nIn accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants for our Los Angeles and San Francisco offices with arrest and conviction records will be considered.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-26T03:23:44.673Z","dateModified":"2026-06-26T03:23:44.673Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kl Gates","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Houston","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fc94f1aea760cd1d7a8d384d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc94f1aea760cd1d7a8d384d"}}