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New Relic · 2 months ago

Principal Data Program Manager

San Francisco, California, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $196K/yr

10+ years exp

New Relic is a global team of innovators dedicated to shaping the future of observability. They are seeking a Data Program Manager to orchestrate critical data initiatives, acting as a liaison between technical teams and executive leadership while ensuring the successful planning and execution of complex programs.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a unified data program roadmap that supports the strategic goals of our Analytics, Data Science, and AI initiatives. Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with team leads

Serve as the primary liaison between technical data teams and executive leadership. Effectively communicate program status, risks, and strategic value to business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in

Lead and coordinate complex, cross-functional programs across Analytics, Data Science, AI Foundations, and Data Governance teams. Foster strong partnerships with Data Engineering to ensure foundational support for all initiatives

Champion and facilitate the implementation of data governance policies across all data programs, ensuring data quality, integrity, security, and compliance in partnership with the Data Governance team

Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, roadblocks, and dependencies between teams. Develop contingency plans to ensure program milestones are met

Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the business impact and success of data programs. Provide clear, concise reports and presentations to senior leadership

Develop and manage the data program budget and advocate for the resources needed across teams to achieve program goals

Qualification

Data Program ManagementData GovernanceProject ManagementData Lifecycle ManagementData Management ToolsData VisualizationAgile MethodologiesAnalytical ThinkingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field

10+ years of experience in program management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex, data-focused programs in a multi-team environment

Strong understanding of the data lifecycle and principles of data governance, data quality, and data architecture. Familiarity with the needs of analytics, data science, and AI/ML projects

Proficiency in project and program management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall

Experience with data management tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R)

Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and align teams and senior stakeholders without direct authority

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts and program details to an executive audience

Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to connect the work of individual data teams to broader business objectives

Proven ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex organizational and technical challenges in a fast-paced environment

A highly collaborative individual who can build and maintain strong working relationships across technical and business functions