Job Description:
Professional Experience:
- 10+ years of program and project management experience with a focus on Advanced Analytics, AI, or Data Science initiatives.
- Proven expertise in managing and leading projects involving multiple government entities, from inception through to successful go-live.
- Demonstrated success in collaborating with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Extensive experience in using agile methodologies for successful project implementations.
Technical and Business Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, AI technologies, and strategic planning.
- Familiarity with SQL, analytical and relational data models, and programming languages such as Python, R, or Java.
- Proficiency in querying data stores and integrating data from various sources.
- Knowledge of advanced data analytics, including statistics, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data modeling.
Leadership and Communication Skills:
- Proven ability to inspire, lead, and manage cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to synthesize complex issues into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to impact and influence through leadership and consensus building across various stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work in ambiguous situations and across organizational boundaries.
Certifications:
- PMP, PRINCE2, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Python) are highly desirable.
- Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is a plus.