Fractal · 8 hours ago
Technical Project Manager - Data Engineering
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expFractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies, aiming to enhance human decision-making in enterprises. The Technical Project Manager in Data Engineering will lead Agile delivery, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure project quality and timelines while advising clients on delivery governance and Agile practices.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataBusiness IntelligenceConsulting
Responsibilities
Lead Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) across 1–2 concurrent workstreams
Support backlog grooming, sprint planning, and estimation processes in partnership with product owners and tech leads
Maintain delivery momentum while protecting team focus and preventing scope creep
Operate as a thought partner to clients, helping them understand Agile roles, prioritize high-value work, and adapt to change
Manage multi-vendor teams and serve as a communication bridge between business and technical stakeholders
Guide client stakeholders on delivery governance, roadmap planning, and Agile maturity
Promote a culture of psychological safety, continuous learning, and high accountability
Help unblock delivery risks early—whether technical, interpersonal, or organizational
Coach junior team members and client contributors on Agile best practices
Deliver projects in the data engineering space
Collaborate with technical architect to understand solution architecture, design, risks, and plan their mitigation
Develop and maintain RACI matrices and comprehensive project plans, including daily progress trackers to monitor work execution
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in Agile delivery, with 3+ years as a Scrum Master in Data Engineering or related projects
Proven ability to manage cross-functional Data Engineering technical teams
Experience in a professional services or consulting environment, working directly with clients
Strong interpersonal skills: assertive, diplomatic, organized, and outcome-driven
Demonstrated expertise in Project Management methodologies such as Scrum and Agile, with proficiency in tools like Jira
Preferred
Experience managing Data Engineering projects involving Databricks, Synapse, and Azure cloud
Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, PSM) and/or consulting credentials (PMP Agile, delivery excellence frameworks)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans
Company 401(k) Plan
11 paid holidays
12 weeks of Parental Leave
Free time PTO policy
Company
Fractal
Fractal is an AI firm with the aspiration to power every human decision in theenterprise.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$862.67MKey Investors
Srikanth VelamakanniTPG Capital AsiaApax Partners
2025-07-15Secondary Market· $172M
2025-07-12Undisclosed· $5.67M
2022-01-05Private Equity· $360M
Leadership Team
Pranay Agrawal
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Srikanth Velamakanni
Co-Founder, Group Chief Executive and Vice Chairman
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